Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil
Monument Mamluk sultan's mausoleum with decorated stonework in Cairo
Near Fatimid Cairo landmarks, al-Ashraf Khalil’s mausoleum dates to the Mamluk period; tourists visit for carved stonework, period funerary architecture and proximity to Khan al-Khalili and Islamic Cairo sites.
How to Get to Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil #
Situated in central Cairo’s historic quarters; accessible by taxi and a short walk from nearby metro stops. Local walking tours often group multiple Mamluk monuments together for a single visit.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil #
- Compare architectural details between this mausoleum and other nearby Mamluk monuments - craftsmanship varies in fascinating ways.
- If a guide is available, ask about the patron who commissioned the tomb; the social story can be as revealing as the stonework.
- Visit on a weekday morning to see exterior details without weekend crowds.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil #
Cool months are best for touring Cairo's dense historical fabric; summer can be aggressively hot.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil #
Mausoleum of al-Ashraf Khalil'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 34°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.
