Pithom

Archaeological Site Ancient Egyptian city site associated with biblical Pithom

Ancient Egyptian site in the Nile Delta connected to biblical accounts; attracts archaeologists and visitors interested in Delta settlements and Egyptian archaeology.

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Pithom
Pithom (site in the eastern Nile Delta region, modern Sharqia Governorate), Egypt
30.5519, 32.0986
Free (archaeological site access may vary); museum fees may apply for exhibits with artifacts

How to Get to Pithom #

Access to proposed Pithom sites is from Cairo by car, heading northeast into the Nile Delta and the Sharqia Governorate. Local archaeology offices or tour operators can provide current site-access details and directions.

Tips for Visiting Pithom #

  • The precise location of biblical Pithom is debated-consult up-to-date archaeological publications if pursuing scholarly details.
  • Combine a site visit with a trip to nearby Tell el-Retaba and local museums to see finds from the region.

Best Time to Visit Pithom #

Winter months are the most comfortable for exploring archaeological sites in the Nile Delta.

Winter (best)
November-March · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Cooler, more comfortable weather for archaeological site visits in the Delta.
Spring
March-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Mild to warm days; pollen and flowering crops in agricultural areas.
Summer
June-September · 28-38°C (82-100°F)
Hot and humid in the Delta; mid-day heat can be oppressive.

Weather & Climate near Pithom #

Climate

Pithom'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 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 94 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

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.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

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

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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