Mazghuna

Archaeological Site Ancient Egyptian necropolis with Middle Kingdom pyramids

Near Giza, Mazghuna contains archaeological remains of Middle Kingdom pyramids and burial chambers; archaeology enthusiasts visit to study unfinished royal tombs and funerary architecture.

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Mazghuna
29.7500, 31.2500

How to Get to Mazghuna #

Mazghuna lies in Giza Governorate south of Cairo/Memphis; access typically requires a vehicle from Cairo and coordination with Egyptian antiquities authorities. Exact coordinates and visiting arrangements are best confirmed through licensed tour operators.

Tips for Visiting Mazghuna #

  • If exploring the necropolis ruins, hire a licensed Egyptian guide who can explain the site in historical context.
  • Bring sun protection and water-the site is exposed and there is little shade.

Best Time to Visit Mazghuna #

Best visited October-March for cooler temperatures and more comfortable exploration.

Winter (cool)
October-March · 12-25°C
Pleasant for exploration and less dusty.
Summer (hot)
April-September · 30-45°C
Very hot; visit only early morning or late afternoon.

Weather & Climate near Mazghuna #

Climate

Mazghuna'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 7°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

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

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 33°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

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.

100 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

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

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

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

95 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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