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Tomb of Panehsy

Archaeological Site
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Tomb of Panehsy essentials

Address: Tomb of Panehsy, near Amarna/Minya Governorate, Egypt
Admission: Site access typically free; exact conditions may vary
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Things to Do
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 20° 13° 0 mm clear 53% 2.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.5h
February Excellent 7° - 22° 14° 1 mm clear 44% 3.1 m/s 1.2 high 11.1h
March Ideal 11° - 26° 18° 1 mm clear 35% 3.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 15° - 31° 23° 0 mm clear 28% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
May Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 25% 3.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.4h
June Ideal 22° - 37° 29° 0 mm clear 26% 3.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.7h
July Ideal 23° - 37° 30° 0 mm clear 28% 2.9 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
August Ideal 22° - 36° 29° 0 mm clear 30% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.0h
September Ideal 20° - 34° 27° 0 mm clear 35% 3.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 0 mm clear 41% 2.6 m/s 1.5 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 12° - 25° 19° 0 mm clear 49% 2.2 m/s 1.0 high 10.7h
December Excellent 7° - 21° 14° 1 mm clear 55% 2.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.3h
Getting There & Around

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.