Kom el-Hisn Archaeological Site

Ancient Nile Delta settlement and archaeological site

Archaeological site in Beheira Governorate with remains of an ancient Nile Delta settlement; attracts visitors for compact ruins, surface pottery and study of local antiquities.

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Kom el-Hisn at a Glance#

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How to Get to Kom el-Hisn#

Kom el-Hisn is located in Beheira Governorate in the Nile Delta; access is typically by road from Alexandria or Cairo. Local directions and permissions are advisable; consult Egyptian antiquities authorities for current visitor arrangements.

Tips for Visiting Kom el-Hisn#

  • Bring insect repellent during warm months - Nile delta sites can have mosquitoes.
  • Sites in the Beheira Governorate may have limited visitor infrastructure; take water and supplies if exploring ruins.
  • Check local archaeological authority access rules - some sites are protected and require permission for detailed examination.

Best Time to Visit Kom el-Hisn#

October-April is the most comfortable period for visits to archaeological sites in the Nile Delta region.

Autumn-spring
October-April · 15-28°C
Milder temperatures ideal for archaeological visits.
Summer
May-September · 30-40°C
Hot and muggy; midday work can be oppressive.

Weather & Climate near Kom el-Hisn#

Climate

Kom el-Hisn'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 7°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 98 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 14 mm mostly sunny 67% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Excellent 8° - 20° 14° 10 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Excellent 10° - 22° 16° 6 mm mostly sunny 60% 3.3 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 3 mm mostly sunny 55% 3.0 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 1 mm mostly sunny 51% 2.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 19° - 33° 26° 0 mm clear 51% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 21° - 32° 27° 0 mm clear 54% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 21° - 32° 27° 0 mm clear 56% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 20° - 31° 25° 0 mm clear 57% 2.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 3 mm clear 60% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 9 mm mostly sunny 63% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 12 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h