wikālat al-Ghawrī Monument

Historic Cairo caravanserai associated with Ghawri district

A restored urban caravanserai on Al‑Muizz Street in historic Cairo; attracts visitors interested in vaulted shopfronts, courtyard layouts and close walking access to the city's monuments.

wikālat al-Ghawrī at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo market district, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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How to Get to wikālat al-Ghawrī#

Taxi to Khan al-Khalili or the adjoining commercial quarters of Historic Cairo. From the main bazaars proceed on foot into the side alleys where the wikala is located; ask local vendors for precise directions.

Tips for Visiting wikālat al-Ghawrī#

Look at the rooftop from an adjacent taller building or viewpoint; the storage roofs sometimes reveal construction details not visible from street level.
Compare flooring textures in entryways - worn stone tells circulation patterns of old carts and foot traffic.
If possible, seek out archival photos at the City of Cairo Museum to see how the wikala looked in earlier decades.

Best Time to Visit wikālat al-Ghawrī#

Early visits in shoulder seasons provide calm and clear light to study architectural details.

Autumn

Oct-Nov · 20-28°C

Pleasant conditions and fewer oppressive summer afternoons.

Spring

Mar-Apr · 18-25°C

Good light for photography and comfortable walking.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 10-18°C

Quieter streets and crisp air.

Weather & Climate near wikālat al-Ghawrī#

Climate

wikālat al-Ghawrī'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.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

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	14° - 29°	22°	1 mm	some cloud	44%	2.8 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%	3.1 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%	1.9 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.5h
December	Excellent	9° - 21°	15°	7 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.6 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h