Pyramid of Ahmose

Archaeological Site Ancient Egyptian royal pyramid from Pharaoh Ahmose's era

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Pyramid of Ahmose
Abydos/Sohag region, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
26.1757, 31.9378

How to Get to Pyramid of Ahmose #

The pyramid is in the Sohag Governorate area. Major travel hubs are the cities of Sohag or nearby Abydos; visitors generally reach the region by road from Luxor or Aswan or by regional flights to Sohag Airport. Local tour operators usually include transportation to small, remotely located monuments.

Tips for Visiting Pyramid of Ahmose #

  • Visits to Upper Egyptian sites can involve long drives between points; arrange transport with a reliable local operator experienced in governorate roads.
  • Respect local archaeological protections - many sites are sensitive and supervised by the Ministry of Antiquities.
  • Combine a visit with nearby Sohag or Abydos sites to get historical context.

Best Time to Visit Pyramid of Ahmose #

Best visited in the cooler months (autumn-early spring) to avoid Egypt's high summer heat; mornings are ideal for archaeological sites.

Winter and early spring
November-March · 12-25°C (54-77°F)
Cooler weather makes exploring open-air archaeological sites comfortable.
Autumn
September-November · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Post-summer warmth with fewer tourists than peak season; mornings are best for fieldwork.

Weather & Climate near Pyramid of Ahmose #

Climate

Pyramid of Ahmose's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 114 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
AprilMaySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
11° 28°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 34°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 40°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 39°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 39°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 37°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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