urbat al-shaykh Sinān Monument
Tomb complex of Sheikh Sinan in Cairo
Turbat al‑shaykh Sinān is a small tomb in historic Cairo; visitors encounter it amid the dense cluster of medieval mausolea and include it on walking routes through Islamic Cairo.
urbat al-shaykh Sinān at a Glance#
Address: Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
How to Get to urbat al-shaykh Sinān#
Travel to the districts of Islamic Cairo; from Khan al-Khalili or Al-Azhar a brief walk into the side lanes will bring one close. Local shopkeepers and mosque caretakers are often the best source for precise directions.
Tips for Visiting urbat al-shaykh Sinān#
- Ask a local imam or mosque official about visiting times - some zawiyas are used for teaching and may welcome observers.
- Study the exterior stonework for reused fragments from older monuments - Cairo's builders were resourceful recyclers.
- If possible, visit during a small religious ceremony to sense the site's living function (with permission).
Best Time to Visit urbat al-shaykh Sinān#
Morning visits in shoulder seasons minimize heat and crowds; confirm access if the zawiya is in active use.
Weather & Climate near urbat al-shaykh Sinān#
urbat al-shaykh Sinān'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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 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 | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Excellent | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.9 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% | 2.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
