sabīl wa-ḥawḍ Muḥammad bak Abū al-Dhahab
Monument Public fountain and ablution basin linked to Muhammad Bak
Sabīl wa‑Ṣawḥ Muḥammad bak Abū al‑Dhahab is one of several Cairo sabils that illustrate Ottoman‑era public architecture; visitors document its façade and place within Islamic Cairo tours.
How to Get to sabīl wa-ḥawḍ Muḥammad bak Abū al-Dhahab #
Sited in the Muizz Street area of Historic Cairo; best reached on foot from Bab Zuweila (approximately 5-15 minutes) or from Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabīl wa-ḥawḍ Muḥammad bak Abū al-Dhahab #
- Compare construction techniques with adjacent buildings to spot different periods of repair.
- Look for small donor inscriptions that give a Hijri date; a guide can help translate.
- Avoid peak midday heat when visiting multiple sabils in one trip.
Best Time to Visit sabīl wa-ḥawḍ Muḥammad bak Abū al-Dhahab #
Visit in the cooler months for the most comfortable exploration of these scattered civic monuments.
Weather & Climate near sabīl wa-ḥawḍ Muḥammad bak Abū al-Dhahab #
sabīl wa-ḥawḍ Muḥammad bak Abū al-Dhahab'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 11°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.
