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Pyramid of Ahmose

Archaeological Site
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Address: Abydos/Sohag region, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
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When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 22° 14° 0 mm clear 47% 2.7 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.6h
February Excellent 8° - 24° 16° 0 mm clear 38% 2.9 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
March Ideal 11° - 28° 20° 0 mm clear 28% 3.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 17° - 34° 25° 0 mm clear 22% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.7h
May Ideal 22° - 38° 30° 0 mm clear 19% 3.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.3h
June Ideal 23° - 40° 31° 0 mm clear 20% 3.4 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
July Ideal 24° - 39° 32° 0 mm clear 22% 2.9 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.5h
August Ideal 24° - 39° 31° 0 mm clear 24% 2.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 21° - 37° 29° 0 mm clear 28% 3.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 0 mm clear 33% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 13° - 28° 20° 0 mm clear 42% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 10.7h
December Ideal 8° - 23° 16° 1 mm clear 49% 2.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

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.