Tomb of Panehsy

Archaeological Site Ancient Egyptian tomb at Amarna necropolis, reliefs present

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Tomb of Panehsy
Tomb of Panehsy, near Amarna/Minya Governorate, Egypt
27.6617, 30.9056
Site access typically free; exact conditions may vary

How to Get to Tomb of Panehsy #

The tombs of the Amarna region are reached from Minya or from the modern town of el‑Amarna. Minya is accessible by train from Cairo; from Minya arrange a guide and vehicle to reach the scattered tomb sites in the desert west of the Nile.

Tips for Visiting Tomb of Panehsy #

  • Hire a licensed Egyptologist or guide from Minya to interpret tomb paintings and inscriptions-many details are otherwise opaque to casual visitors.
  • Bring a torch and wear shoes with good grip for uneven rock-cut paths.
  • Plan visits in the cooler months (Autumn-Spring) to avoid extreme Upper Egypt heat.

Best Time to Visit Tomb of Panehsy #

Best in autumn through spring to avoid extreme summer heat.

Winter and Spring
October-April · 15-28°C (59-82°F)
Cooler daytime temperatures ideal for desert and archaeological visits.

Weather & Climate near Tomb of Panehsy #

Climate

Tomb of Panehsy'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 6°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 122 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 31°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 37°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
30%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

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