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.
Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi at a Glance#
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.
Autumn-Winter
Oct-Feb · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Cool, comfortable walking weather.
Spring
Mar-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Good light and pleasant temperatures.
Summer
Jun-Sep · 25-40°C (77-104°F)
Hot; mornings only.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Yusuf Agha al-Habashi#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 133
Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| 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% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 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% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 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% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
