Ḩammām al Malāţīlī
Monument Historic public bathhouse (hammam) in Cairo
A historic public bath (hammam) in Cairo’s old quarter; travellers note the traditional bathing sequence and often include it on routes through Islamic Cairo’s monuments.
How to Get to Ḩammām al Malāţīlī #
Make for Historic/Islamic Cairo by taxi and proceed on foot into the old city. The hammam will be located in the neighborhood alleys; local directions from the market areas are usually reliable.
Tips for Visiting Ḩammām al Malāţīlī #
- Look for the madrasa rooms or inscriptions that can hint at foundation dates and patrons.
- Visit with a guide to understand the sequence of Mamluk and Ottoman repairs which are not always obvious.
- If the complex is near Al-Azhar, combine the visit with that mosque and the surrounding academic quarter.
Best Time to Visit Ḩammām al Malāţīlī #
Autumn and spring offer the best conditions for architectural exploration; mornings are least crowded.
Weather & Climate near Ḩammām al Malāţīlī #
Ḩammām al Malāţīlī'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 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
