Kawm Tunaydah

Historical Site

Site in Minya Governorate on the Nile's west bank; it appears on regional itineraries for those interested in Upper Egypt's archaeology and rural Nile towns.

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Kawm Tunaydah essentials

Country: Egypt
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Pound (£,ج.م)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 122

Kawm Tunaydah at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Kawm Tunaydah

Best between October and April when Upper Egypt's heat is moderate and ruins are easier to explore.

Autumn-Spring (Oct-Apr)
Oct-Apr · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Pleasant daytime temperatures for archaeological walking; summers are extremely hot.

Weather & Climate near Kawm Tunaydah

Climate

Kawm Tunaydah'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 5°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 122 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MaySeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 5° - 19° 12° 1 mm clear 56% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
February Excellent 6° - 21° 14° 1 mm clear 48% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 11.1h
March Ideal 10° - 25° 18° 1 mm clear 40% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 14° - 31° 22° 0 mm clear 33% 3.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
May Ideal 18° - 35° 26° 0 mm clear 30% 3.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.4h
June Ideal 21° - 37° 29° 0 mm clear 30% 3.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.8h
July Ideal 22° - 37° 30° 0 mm clear 33% 2.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.6h
August Ideal 22° - 36° 29° 0 mm clear 36% 2.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.0h
September Ideal 20° - 34° 27° 0 mm clear 41% 3.2 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 0 mm clear 47% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.4h
November Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 1 mm clear 52% 2.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
December Excellent 7° - 20° 14° 1 mm clear 58% 2.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Kawm Tunaydah

Tuna el‑Gebel and surrounding sites are reached from Minya city by road-approximately 15-20 km west of Minya across the river. Local minibuses and taxis run from Minya; private car or guided tour is recommended to see multiple sites in one visit.

Tips for Visiting Kawm Tunaydah

  • Combine a visit with nearby Tuna el‑Gebel (Tuna el‑Gabal) sites-Petosiris' tomb and the falcon cemetery are very close and often overlooked together.
  • Bring sun protection and sturdy shoes: much of the site is open desert and shaded areas are sparse.