Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati
Monument Historic Sufi zawiya (religious lodge) in Cairo
A Sufi zawiya in Cairo Governorate containing devotional spaces and tombs. Visitors include students of Islamic architecture and travellers tracing Cairo’s historic neighbourhoods on guided walks.
How to Get to Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati #
Located in central Cairo; reach by taxi or metro (nearest station depends on the exact neighborhood). Walking from nearby landmarks is possible but confirm the precise street location locally.
Tips for Visiting Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati #
- Confirm visiting hours with the mosque or religious institution; zāwiyas sometimes host living communities and have private schedules.
- Dress conservatively and remove shoes when entering sacred spaces.
- Ask permission before photographing interiors or individuals.
Best Time to Visit Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati #
Visit during the cooler months (spring and autumn) for comfortable walking in Cairo; check local schedules for religious sites.
Weather & Climate near Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati #
Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati'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.