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.

Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati at a Glance#

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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.

Spring/Autumn

Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 18-28°C

Moderate temperatures and comfortable conditions for walking the city.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 10-20°C

Mild and less crowded; cooler evenings.

Weather & Climate near Zawiya of Abu al-Khayr al-Kulaybati#

Climate

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.

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	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