Wadi Tumilat

Archaeological Site

Wadi Tumilat forms a low corridor from the Nile toward the Sinai, dotted with archaeological tells and irrigation remains from Egypt's pharaonic and later periods; visitors study ruins and the area's long agricultural history.

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Wadi Tumilat essentials

Country: Egypt
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Pound (£,ج.م)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 122

Wadi Tumilat at a Glance

About Wadi Tumilat

Wadi Tumilat is an east-west dry river valley in the eastern Nile Delta of Egypt, within Sharqia Governorate. It has long been a strategic corridor between the Nile and the Suez region.

The valley contains multiple archaeological sites and ancient canal and irrigation works, and it was used in antiquity as a route and water link between the Nile and the Red Sea area.

Historically the wadi was important in Pharaonic times and later periods for transport and water management - it is associated with ancient canal projects and settlement remains documented by archaeologists.

Geographically Wadi Tumilat runs across the eastern Nile Delta in Lower Egypt, forming a natural east-west route from the Nile toward the Suez region.

  • Archaeological corridor: Contains several archaeological sites including Tell el-Maskhuta and served historically as an east-west corridor linking the Nile to the Suez/Red Sea region.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wadi Tumilat

Best visited in cooler months (autumn through early spring) to avoid extreme summer heat.

Winter and early spring
November-March · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Milder temperatures for exploring the low-lying irrigation landscape.
Autumn
October · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Warm days and harvest activity in the surrounding farmland.
Avoid high summer
June-August · 30-40°C (86-104°F)
Extreme heat makes exploration uncomfortable and potentially unsafe.

Weather & Climate near Wadi Tumilat

Climate

Wadi Tumilat'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 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 95 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 8° - 19° 13° 8 mm some cloud 62% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Excellent 8° - 20° 14° 5 mm some cloud 59% 3.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Excellent 10° - 23° 17° 5 mm some cloud 54% 2.4 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 3 mm some cloud 49% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 1 mm mostly sunny 45% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 19° - 34° 26° 0 mm clear 44% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 21° - 34° 28° 0 mm clear 45% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 22° - 34° 28° 0 mm mostly sunny 48% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 0 mm clear 53% 2.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 29° 24° 3 mm clear 58% 2.3 m/s 1.3 high 11.3h
November Ideal 14° - 25° 19° 7 mm mostly sunny 61% 1.9 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 9° - 20° 15° 5 mm mostly sunny 62% 2.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Wadi Tumilat

Wadi Tumilat lies along the eastern edge of the Nile Delta; the closest larger towns are Zagazig and Ismailia. Access is by regional road; local buses and road transport connect settlements along the wadi.

Tips for Visiting Wadi Tumilat

  • Visit early morning to see the canals and agricultural fields before the heat and fieldwork begin.
  • Bring sunscreen and a hat - the area is exposed and gets hot in summer.
  • Combine a visit with nearby archaeological sites (Tell el-Retabeh, Abu Kabir) to understand the canal's historical role.