Obelisk of Senusret I Monument
Ancient Egyptian obelisk associated with Senusret I
An ancient obelisk associated with Pharaoh Senusret I located in Cairo Governorate; visitors study its inscriptions and archaeological context during guided visits to the site.
Obelisk of Senusret I at a Glance#
How to Get to Obelisk of Senusret I#
Located within the greater Cairo area, the obelisk is generally accessed from central Cairo by taxi or car. Visitors commonly combine it with other archaeological stops; central Cairo, Giza, and Heliopolis are the usual logistical bases.
Tips for Visiting Obelisk of Senusret I#
- Combine a visit with other Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom remains in greater Cairo-Heliopolis has fragments that travel guides sometimes miss.
- Visit in the cool morning to avoid Cairo's afternoon heat and the worst of the traffic.
- Because the site is in the urban fabric, expect limited interpretive signage; hire a licensed guide for historical context.
Best Time to Visit Obelisk of Senusret I#
Best visited in cooler months (Oct-Apr) to avoid Cairo's intense summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Obelisk of Senusret I#
Obelisk of Senusret I'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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 5 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 4 mm | some cloud | 56% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.4 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% | 2.8 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% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 15° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
