Serapeum of Saqqara
Saqqara, Egypt
The Serapeum of Saqqara is a serapeum that is part of the Memphite necropolis. It is one of the 72 sights listed for Egypt and is the 27th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, when daily highs reach about 36 °C. The coolest months are January and February, with daily highs around 19 °C to 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most months seeing about 3 mm of rain.
Saqqara is 19 km from Cairo. The nearest airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), located 32 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the Serapeum with nearby sites such as the Pyramid of Djoser, the Pyramid of Teti, Memphis, the Red Pyramid, or Dahshur.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
