zawiya of Gulaq Monument

Sufi lodge (zawiya) and local religious shrine

A small zāwiya in historic Cairo's mosque district; included on walks that focus on funerary architecture, mausoleums and the surrounding medieval streets.

zawiya of Gulaq at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo (Islamic quarter), Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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How to Get to zawiya of Gulaq#

Make for the Islamic quarter of Cairo and proceed on foot into the side streets off Khan al-Khalili or Al-Azhar. Zawiyas are best located by asking local residents, as many entrances are modest and tucked away.

Tips for Visiting zawiya of Gulaq#

Zawiyas sometimes host small cultural events or Quranic classes; check with local mosque noticeboards for schedules.
Observe quietly: some areas may be used for active devotion and are not tourist sites.
If the zawiya has a tomb, avoid stepping on the raised platform and follow caretaker guidance.

Best Time to Visit zawiya of Gulaq#

Mornings in spring or autumn are best; many zawiyas are active and quieter outside prayer times.

Autumn

Oct-Nov · 20-28°C

Cooler days and manageable crowds for walking.

Spring

Mar-Apr · 18-25°C

Good for morning visits and photography.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 10-18°C

Quieter interiors and crisp air.

Weather & Climate near zawiya of Gulaq#

Climate

zawiya of Gulaq'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