Tomb of Seti I
The Tomb of Seti I is an archaeological site and hypogeum that served as a tomb for Seti I. It is one of the 72 sights of Egypt looked up on this site and ranks 52nd among the country's sights in English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching about 40 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when daily highs are around 21 °C to 22 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with about 1 mm recorded in January, October, and December.
Visitors can reach the site via Luxor International Airport, which is 13 km away. The site is 496 km from Cairo. It is located near the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and Deir el-Bahari, both 1.5 km away. Other nearby locations include the Valley of the Kings (1.6 km), the Tomb of Tutankhamun (1.7 km), and the Theban Necropolis (2.3 km). Entry costs 2000 Egyptian pounds, and there are no discounts for students.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
