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Speos Artemidos is a small rock-cut chapel commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut to the goddess Pakhet, located near Beni Hasan in Middle Egypt. The cave-chapel contains reliefs and a famous inscription by Hatshepsut.
Weather & Climate near Speos Artemidos
Speos Artemidos'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 5°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 5° - 20° | 13° | 1 mm | clear | 54% | 3.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.5h |
| February | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 1 mm | clear | 45% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.1h |
| March | Ideal | 10° - 26° | 18° | 1 mm | clear | 37% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 31° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 30% | 3.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 35° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 27% | 3.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Ideal | 21° - 37° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 27% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.7h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 37° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 30% | 2.9 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 36° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 32% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 43% | 2.6 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
| December | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.3h |
How to Get to Speos Artemidos
Speos Artemidos lies near the village of Beni Hasan, roughly 20 km south of Minya city. Access is by road; from Minya take the Cairo-Luxor route (Nile’s east bank roads) and follow local signs or GPS to Beni Hasan. Local taxis and hired drivers from Minya or Beni Hasan can reach the site in under an hour.
Tips for Visiting Speos Artemidos
- Combine a visit with Beni Hasan tombs-both sites share signage and are within a short drive.
- Bring a hat and plenty of water; little shade at the rock-cut shrine.
- Respect archaeological areas-no climbing on reliefs or inscriptions.