Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo

Church Coptic Catholic basilica and pilgrimage church in Cairo

In Cairo, this Coptic basilica draws worshippers and visitors interested in modern church architecture within the city; it sits amid busy neighbourhoods and is part of Cairo’s religious landscape.

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Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo
30.0850, 31.2464

How to Get to Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo #

In Cairo Governorate. Use Cairo’s metro and buses to reach central Cairo, then a short taxi or rideshare to the basilica; confirm the exact address locally prior to visit.

Tips for Visiting Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo #

  • Confirm visiting hours with the Coptic Catholic community before traveling - schedules can change for liturgical reasons
  • Observe the blend of Coptic and Latin rites in liturgy - it's a unique cultural intersection in Cairo
  • Security checks are typical; bring ID and allow extra time for entry

Best Time to Visit Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo #

Best to visit in cooler months when Cairo's heat subsides; check for liturgical calendars.

Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Cooler, dry days are comfortable for city exploration.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Less intense heat than summer and lower humidity; afternoons are pleasant.

Weather & Climate near Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo #

Climate

Basilica of St Therese of the Child Jesus, Cairo'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 8°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 33°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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