Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar Monument

Mausoleum of Mamluk emir in Cairo

Within Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar is included on itineraries that focus on Islamic funerary architecture and historic burial sites.

Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar at a Glance#

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How to Get to Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar#

Located among Cairo’s cluster of historic tombs; reach it by taxi to the cemetery’s main road and continue on foot over short stretches of uneven ground.

Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar#

Examine the inscription panels closely - the patron's title is often the key to dating similar structures.
Visit in late afternoon to see the dome's shadow carve the interior geometry.
If offered tea by a local, accept - those moments often lead to useful stories about the monument's past.

Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar#

Cool months are preferred for walking and reading architectural details.

Autumn-Winter

Oct-Feb · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Cooler temperatures and clearer skies.

Spring

Mar-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)

Pleasant days for exploration.

Summer

Jun-Sep · 25-40°C (77-104°F)

Hot and dusty; early mornings best.

Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar#

Climate

Mausoleum of al-Muzaffar 'Alam al-Din Sanjar'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°	6 mm	some cloud	56%	2.5 m/s	0.9 moderate	11.0h
March	Ideal	11° - 24°	17°	4 mm	some cloud	51%	2.7 m/s	1.4 high	11.9h
April	Ideal	15° - 29°	22°	1 mm	some cloud	44%	2.9 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%	2.6 m/s	1.3 high	11.3h
November	Ideal	13° - 25°	19°	3 mm	mostly sunny	59%	1.9 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.5h
December	Excellent	9° - 21°	15°	7 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.6 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h