qubbat al-Shaʻrānī

Monument Domed mausoleum of al-Sha'rani in Cairo

Set within Cairo’s old city, Qubbat al‑Shaʿrānī is a domed tomb and historic structure visited for its architectural details and as a stop on walks through Islamic Cairo’s monuments.

qubbat al-Shaʻrānī
Historic Cairo, near al‑Muizz Street, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
30.0542, 31.2579
Exterior visible 24/7; interior access by arrangement
Free to view; interior access varies

How to Get to qubbat al-Shaʻrānī #

Found within the network of streets around al‑Muizz li‑Din Allah Street. Walkable from Bab Zuweila (roughly 5-15 minutes) or the Al‑Azhar area (10-20 minutes).

Tips for Visiting qubbat al-Shaʻrānī #

  • Look up: the dome's underside sometimes preserves painted decoration rarely seen at street level.
  • Compare this qubbah's profile with others nearby to see regional variations in Mamluk dome construction.
  • Try to visit on a weekday morning to avoid groups visiting the main monuments.

Best Time to Visit qubbat al-Shaʻrānī #

Cool months are ideal for strolling and detailed viewing in Historic Cairo.

Best months
October-April · 12-24°C
Mild weather for walking and close‑up inspection of carved stone.
Summer
May-September · 25-38°C
Very hot; explore interiors or morning/evening.

Weather & Climate near qubbat al-Shaʻrānī #

Climate

qubbat al-Shaʻrānī'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 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.

91 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 24°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
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.

98 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° 35°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
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.

97 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 35°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 33°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
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°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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