Mosque of amir Husayn Monument

Religious complex from Mamluk-era Cairo

An amir's mosque in Cairo's historic district. Visitors come for Mamluk and Ottoman-era architectural features, decorative stonework and the mosque's location within old-Cairo walking routes.

Mosque of amir Husayn at a Glance#

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How to Get to Mosque of amir Husayn#

Found within Islamic Cairo’s compact grid, the mosque is reachable on foot from landmarks like Khan el-Khalili or Al-Azhar. The closest metro stop is Al-Azhar (Line 1), followed by a short walk through historic lanes.

Tips for Visiting Mosque of amir Husayn#

If the mosque is small, avoid peak prayer times unless attending respectfully-mid-morning and mid-afternoon can be busiest.
Notice tilework and any restoration evidence-Cairo's small mosques have seen cycles of repair and neglect.
Ask a local historian or guide about the mosque's patron-the story often connects to neighborhood benefactors.

Best Time to Visit Mosque of amir Husayn#

Best in cooler months to avoid the high summer temperatures of Cairo.

Winter

November-February · 10-20°C (50-68°F)

Cool weather is ideal for urban walking in Cairo.

Spring/Autumn

March-May, September-October · 18-28°C (64-82°F)

Comfortable temperatures and good light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Mosque of amir Husayn#

Climate

Mosque of amir Husayn'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%	2.7 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	15° - 29°	22°	1 mm	some cloud	44%	2.9 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°	28°	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	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%	2.5 m/s	1.3 high	11.3h
November	Ideal	13° - 25°	19°	3 mm	mostly sunny	59%	2.0 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.5h
December	Excellent	9° - 21°	15°	7 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.4 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h