Leontopolis (Heliopolis) Archaeological Site

Ancient Egyptian city ruins near modern Qalyubiyya

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Leontopolis (Heliopolis) at a Glance#

Address: Site of ancient Leontopolis (near modern Tell al‑Muqdam area), Qalyubiyya Governorate, Egypt

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How to Get to Leontopolis (Heliopolis)#

Located in the Nile Delta region north of Cairo; access requires local transport arrangements from Cairo or the nearest Delta towns. Check with Egyptian antiquities authorities for permitted visits.

Tips for Visiting Leontopolis (Heliopolis)#

  • Combine any visit with a look at the broader Nile Delta archaeology - many finds from this region are kept in Cairo museums.
  • Bring binoculars for birdlife and vantage points across flat agricultural plains that now cover much ancient terrain.

Best Time to Visit Leontopolis (Heliopolis)#

Delta sites are most comfortable outside the high summer heat; seasons affect accessibility and fieldwork conditions.

Autumn-Spring
October-April · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Cooler temperatures make field visits and site inspection more comfortable.

Weather & Climate near Leontopolis (Heliopolis)#

Climate

Leontopolis (Heliopolis)'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 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 128 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 5 mm some cloud 63% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Excellent 8° - 20° 14° 5 mm some cloud 59% 3.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Ideal 10° - 23° 16° 4 mm some cloud 54% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 1 mm some cloud 49% 3.2 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 1 mm mostly sunny 44% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 19° - 34° 27° 0 mm clear 44% 3.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 21° - 34° 28° 0 mm clear 46% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 0 mm mostly sunny 49% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 19° - 32° 26° 0 mm clear 52% 2.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 30° 23° 2 mm clear 57% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 3 mm mostly sunny 60% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 9° - 21° 15° 5 mm mostly sunny 63% 2.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h