Wikala al-Jallaba
Monument Ottoman-era caravanserai in Cairo's medieval quarter
Wikala al-Jallaba features covered arcades and merchant rooms; travelers study its masonry and often combine visits with nearby bazaars.
How to Get to Wikala al-Jallaba #
Within the Khan el‑Khalili/Al‑Azhar quarter-most easily reached by metro to Al‑Azhar or Sadat and a short walk through the market streets. A local map or guide helps due to narrow lanes and changing shopfronts.
Tips for Visiting Wikala al-Jallaba #
- Peer up at the wooden balconies-mashrabiya screening often conceals surprising painted timberwork.
- If the courtyard is empty, listen closely: many of these spaces have an acoustic clarity that makes even casual speech sound ceremonial.
- Combine visits with nearby historic mosques to see the continuity between commercial and religious architecture.
Best Time to Visit Wikala al-Jallaba #
Visit during the cooler months for comfortable exploration and photography.
Weather & Climate near Wikala al-Jallaba #
Wikala al-Jallaba'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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
