PithomWhen to Go
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
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 19° | 13° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 20° | 15° | 6 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 23° | 17° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 20° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 44% | 3.1 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 34° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 45% | 2.7 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 34° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 48% | 2.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 53% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 3 mm | clear | 58% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 14° - 25° | 20° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 15° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 1.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
Getting There & Around
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.