Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi
Monument Ottoman-era Cairo mausoleum for Yusuf Agha al-Habashi
Within Cairo Governorate, the Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi draws visitors interested in historic tomb architecture and the broader cemetery district’s monuments.
How to Get to Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi #
Located in Cairo’s funerary precincts; reach the area by taxi to the nearest main road and continue on foot. Paths within the cemetery are often narrow and uneven.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi #
- Check the dome's exterior for the patterning of bricks - craftsmen sometimes used decorative brickwork rather than carved stone here.
- Ask local vendors about any oral histories attached to the site; neighborhood stories often preserve names and events not found in formal records.
- Pair the visit with a stop at a nearby coffee vendor; the neighborhood trade gives a good sense of daily life around the monuments.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi #
Visit in cooler months for the most pleasant experience.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi #
Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi'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 35°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.
