Mosque and sabil of Janbalat
Monument 19th-century mosque and sabil in Cairo
A historic mosque and sabil in Cairo’s old city. Travelers come for Islamic architectural details, tiled interiors and the ensemble’s place within Cairo’s centuries-old religious landscape.
How to Get to Mosque and sabil of Janbalat #
Situated within Cairo’s old city, the mosque and sabil are reachable on foot from major sites like Al-Azhar and Khan el-Khalili. The nearest metro access is Al-Azhar (Line 1); from there, a short taxi or pedestrian approach through historic streets brings visitors to the site.
Tips for Visiting Mosque and sabil of Janbalat #
- Study the sabil carefully; its inscriptions often bear the date in Ottoman-era numerals.
- Combine a visit to Janbalat's mosque with nearby Mamluk or Ottoman sites-the neighborhood is dense with historical layers.
- Bring a camera with a wide lens-interior courtyards and low-light spaces benefit from a wider field of view.
Best Time to Visit Mosque and sabil of Janbalat #
Visit in cooler months for comfortable walking and clearer air.
Weather & Climate near Mosque and sabil of Janbalat #
Mosque and sabil of Janbalat'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 11°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°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 34°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 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
