Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi
Monument Cairo mausoleum honoring Sufi figure Yahya al-Shabihi
Situated in Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi is frequented by visitors exploring historic tombs, examining stonework and learning about the city’s funerary complexes.
How to Get to Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi #
Found within Cairo’s historic funerary districts, the mausoleum is accessible on foot from nearby cemetery lanes. Most visitors arrive by taxi to the main arterial roads bordering the cemetery and then continue on foot; the final approach usually involves narrow, uneven paths.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi #
- If the caretaker is present, ask about the mosque elements integrated into the complex - many small mausoleums have adjacent prayer spaces.
- Bring a flashlight for darker interior niches where inscriptions survive but are hard to photograph.
- Combine the visit with nearby historic cemeteries; architectural details often make more sense in sequence.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi #
Visit in the cooler months (Oct-Mar) for comfort and clearer light.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi #
Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi'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.