Philae obelisk Monument
Ancient Egyptian obelisk relocated to Britain
Philae obelisk at a Glance#
How to Get to Philae obelisk#
Details depend on the specific host institution. Visitors should check the museum or local collection where the obelisk is held for access information; local museums are typically reachable by public transit within their towns.
Tips for Visiting Philae obelisk#
- If exploring the exhibit where the obelisk is displayed, check opening times of the hosting museum in advance.
- Compare the inscriptions on the Philae obelisk to other Nubian and Egyptian objects in the collection-curators sometimes rotate displays between institutions.
Best Time to Visit Philae obelisk#
Best visited during mild months when museum schedules are less likely to change for seasonal events.
Mild months
March-May, September-November · 8-18°C
Good months for museum visits and for combining with other cultural stops in the region.
Weather & Climate near Philae obelisk#
Climate
Philae obelisk's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (779 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 33
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 88 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 63 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 62 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 6° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.2 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 80 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 83 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 94 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 7.9h |