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.

Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi
30.0097, 31.2586

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.

Autumn-Winter
Oct-Feb · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Cooler temperatures make wandering the cemetery comfortable.
Spring
Mar-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Pleasant weather and clearer skies.
Summer
Jun-Sep · 25-40°C (77-104°F)
Hot and dusty; mornings only.

Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Yahya al-Shabihi #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

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.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 35°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

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.

99 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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