īwān Rīḥān Monument

Historic iwan (vaulted hall) in Cairo architecture

īwān Rīḥān at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo area, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

How to Get to īwān Rīḥān#

Arrive in Historic/Islamic Cairo and walk from major landmarks such as Khan al-Khalili or Al-Azhar. Local directions are usually the quickest way to pinpoint a small, tucked-away site.

Tips for Visiting īwān Rīḥān#

  • Ibn Rīrān's surroundings are best experienced on foot - the streets reveal small workshops and stalls that give context to the building.
  • Notice the transitions between residential and commercial facades - they reveal the city's mixed-use history.
  • If the site has a caretaker, ask about any recent restoration campaigns - locals often know the funding story.

Best Time to Visit īwān Rīḥān#

Visit in shoulder seasons for comfort and smaller crowds; mornings are quietest.

Autumn
Oct-Nov · 20-28°C
Comfortable for walking and unobtrusive visits.
Spring
Mar-Apr · 18-25°C
Clearer air and good light for detail work.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 10-18°C
Calmer streets and crisp light.

Weather & Climate near īwān Rīḥān#

Climate

īwān Rīḥān'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.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 8° - 20° 14° 6 mm some cloud 61% 2.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 6 mm some cloud 56% 2.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Ideal 11° - 24° 17° 4 mm some cloud 51% 2.8 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 14° - 29° 22° 1 mm some cloud 44% 2.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 1 mm mostly sunny 40% 3.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 20° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 40% 3.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 22° - 35° 28° 0 mm clear 42% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 21° - 35° 28° 0 mm mostly sunny 45% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 20° - 33° 27° 0 mm clear 50% 3.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 1 mm clear 56% 2.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 3 mm mostly sunny 59% 1.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 7 mm mostly sunny 62% 2.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h

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