sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān
Monument Decorative 19th-century sabil (public fountain) in Cairo
Sabīl Muḥammad Katkhudā Mustaṣfīqān is a small historic water kiosk in Cairo; visitors interested in urban history and Ottoman‑period civic architecture include it on neighbourhood walking routes.
How to Get to sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān #
Located in the network of alleys surrounding al‑Muizz Street in Historic Cairo. Best reached on foot from Bab Zuweila (5-15 minutes) or Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān #
- If the sabil is open, examine the water channeling system - it often survives as a shallow carved basin.
- Pay attention to later repairs - different stone colors show restoration campaigns.
- Visit with a local guide to read inscriptions and understand donor networks.
Best Time to Visit sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān #
Cooler months provide the most comfortable conditions for exploring small historic monuments.
Weather & Climate near sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān #
sabīl Muḥammad katkhudā mustaḥfiẓān'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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
