Mausoleum of al-Hasawati Monument
Cairo mausoleum with decorated Ottoman-era tombs
Set in Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of al-Hasawati attracts visitors touring the city's tomb complexes, noted for masonry work and historic funerary layouts.
Mausoleum of al-Hasawati at a Glance#
How to Get to Mausoleum of al-Hasawati#
Reached via Cairo’s cemetery lanes; taxis can bring visitors to the main roads bounding the district, followed by a short walk across uneven paths to the mausoleum.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of al-Hasawati#
- Look for surviving carved inscription bands; even short name panels can tell a story about the patron's role.
- Ask local stall-owners about changes in the neighborhood; oral histories often note restorations or relocations.
- Combine the visit with nearby small mosques to see how funerary architecture integrates with worship.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of al-Hasawati#
Cool months (Oct-Mar) offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring.
Autumn-Winter
Oct-Feb · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Clearer air and comfortable walking conditions.
Spring
Mar-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Good light and agreeable temperatures.
Summer
Jun-Sep · 25-40°C (77-104°F)
Very warm; mornings only.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of al-Hasawati#
Climate
Mausoleum of al-Hasawati'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° | 5 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 3.1 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° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 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% | 2.9 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° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |