Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami Monument
Religious lodge associated with Sufi practices
A Sufi tekke in Cairo associated with Taqi al-Din al-Bistami, visited for Ottoman-era religious architecture and local Sufi history.
Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami at a Glance#
Address: Historic Cairo, near major mosque complexes (approximate)
How to Get to Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami#
Situated in recent centuries’ Cairo urban fabric; access is by foot once in the historic district around Al-Azhar and Khan el-Khalili.
Tips for Visiting Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami#
- Study the plaques for Ottoman-era dedications-these tekke sites often have inscriptions preserving donor names.
- Combine a visit with adjacent Mamluk and Ottoman monuments to understand the ensemble nature of Cairo's religious architecture.
Best Time to Visit Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami#
Best in the cooler months for walking through Cairo's historic neighborhoods.
Autumn-Spring
October-April · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Comfortable temperatures for urban exploration.
Weather & Climate near Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami#
Climate
Tekke of Taqi al-Din al-Bistami'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.
Air Quality:
AQI 133
Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 19° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 10° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 21° | 2 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 34° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 34° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
