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Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo

Religious Site

Serving Cairo's Coptic community, the Cathedral of the Nativity is a principal Coptic Orthodox church in the Cairo Governorate, known for regular liturgies, iconography and contemporary ecclesiastical functions.

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Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo essentials

Address: New Administrative Capital, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Website: copticpope.org
Hours: Daily 8am-6pm (varies with services and official events)
Admission: Free to enter for worshippers and visitors; some areas restricted during services
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo

Visit in cooler months (Nov-Mar) to avoid the hottest weather and to combine the visit with other Cairo attractions.

Winter-Spring
Nov-Mar · 12-22°C
Mild temperatures and clearer skies, comfortable for touring Cairo's new districts.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 22-30°C
Warm but tolerable; fewer tourists than peak holiday months.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-38°C
Hot; air-conditioned interiors are necessary for comfort.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo

Climate

Cathedral of the Nativity in 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 6°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
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Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 18° 12° 7 mm mostly sunny 63% 2.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
February Excellent 6° - 20° 13° 5 mm mostly sunny 58% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 11.0h
March Excellent 8° - 23° 16° 5 mm mostly sunny 53% 3.5 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 2 mm mostly sunny 47% 3.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 15° - 32° 24° 1 mm clear 42% 3.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.5h
June Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 0 mm clear 42% 3.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 43% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.7h
August Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 46% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 0 mm clear 54% 2.4 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 16° - 29° 22° 1 mm clear 60% 2.8 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
November Ideal 11° - 24° 18° 4 mm clear 63% 2.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
December Excellent 7° - 20° 13° 5 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo

The Cathedral sits in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital to the east of Cairo (roughly 45-60 minutes by car from central Cairo depending on traffic). Access is primarily by private car or organized tours; public transport links are limited during the early years after construction.

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Nativity in Cairo

  • Modest dress is required inside the complex-cover shoulders and knees.
  • Check mass and service schedules; the cathedral is busiest during Coptic feast days.
  • Hire a guide to explain the modern cathedral's architecture and recent role in Coptic life.