Mausoleum of al-Sawabi
Monument Small historic mausoleum within Cairo's medieval cemetery
Located in Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of al-Sawabi is visited by those exploring the city’s historic mausoleums, appreciating domes, stone detail and local history.
How to Get to Mausoleum of al-Sawabi #
Reached by walking the lanes of Cairo’s funerary districts; taxis can deliver visitors to main roads that border the cemetery, with a short on-foot approach over uneven ground required.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of al-Sawabi #
- Look for the glazed tile fragments around the prayer niche - many small mausoleums retain traces of colorful decoration.
- Talk to neighborhood residents for oral histories; they often know when a complex hosted seasonal festivals or Sufi gatherings.
- Plan to visit outside prayer times if wanting to take unobstructed photographs of the interior.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of al-Sawabi #
Cool months (Oct-Mar) recommended for the most comfortable visit.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of al-Sawabi #
Mausoleum of al-Sawabi'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 10°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 warm, 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.