Bakchias Archaeological Site
Bakchias at a Glance#
How to Get to Bakchias#
Bakchias is in the Faiyum Governorate; it is generally reached by road from Cairo (roughly 100 km southwest) and by local transport from Faiyum city. Use local guides for navigating rural roads and to understand access points to archaeological and agricultural sites.
Tips for Visiting Bakchias#
- If arranging a day trip from Cairo, combine Bakchias with other Faiyum attractions like Wadi Al-Hitan for an efficient itinerary.
- Hire a local guide to interpret agricultural terraces and older irrigation works - they explain how the Faiyum was once an engineered landscape.
- Visit early morning for better light and cooler temperatures.
Best Time to Visit Bakchias#
Late autumn through early spring offers the most comfortable weather for visiting Faiyum sites.
Winter/Spring
November-March · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Cool and dry - the most comfortable months for exploration.
Autumn
September-October · 25-32°C (77-90°F)
Warm but bearable; landscape still green from summer irrigation.
Summer
June-August · 30-40°C (86-104°F)
Hot and arid; fieldwork is best avoided during the peak heat.
Weather & Climate near Bakchias#
Climate
Bakchias's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 113
Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 6° - 20° | 13° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 10° - 24° | 17° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 3.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 30° | 22° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 39% | 3.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 34° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 35% | 3.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.5h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 35% | 3.4 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 36° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 38% | 2.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 45% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 52% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 12° - 25° | 19° | 2 mm | clear | 56% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Excellent | 8° - 21° | 14° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |