Valley of the Golden Mummies
The Valley of the Golden Mummies is an archaeological site and necropolis in the Giza Governorate. It is one of the 72 most looked-up sights in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March when daily highs range from 17 °C to 23 °C. From April to October, temperatures are warmer, with daily highs reaching 36 °C in July and August. The site is about 302 km from Cairo. The nearest airport is Asyut International Airport, located 258 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to this site with a visit to the Black Desert, which is 21.8 km away. For more information, you can visit the official website at http://guardians.net/hawass/mummy-main.htm.
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 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
