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 at a Glance#
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.
| 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% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.3 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° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |