zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand Monument

Small Sufi convent linked to Fādimah Umm Khawand

A women's zāwiya named for Umm Khawand in Cairo's historic core; often visited on cultural walks that highlight mausoleums and religious architecture.

zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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How to Get to zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand#

Head to the historic quarters of Cairo (Islamic Cairo). From Khan al-Khalili and surrounding streets proceed on foot into the smaller lanes; local residents or shopkeepers can usually provide clear directions.

Tips for Visiting zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand#

Women may find the interior more accessible at specific hours; ask locally about visiting norms.
Observe the layered repairs - later additions can reveal which communities invested in the zawiya over time.
If offered tea or water by caretakers, accept; hospitality is part of the living tradition here.

Best Time to Visit zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand#

Morning visits in shoulder seasons give the best combination of quiet and comfort.

Autumn

Oct-Nov · 20-28°C

Pleasant walking weather and fewer tourists.

Spring

Mar-Apr · 18-25°C

Good light and comfortable temperatures for exploring.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 10-18°C

Cooler weather and calm interiors.

Weather & Climate near zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand#

Climate

zāwīyah Fāṭimah umm khawand'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

SeptemberJuneJuly

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%	2.8 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%	2.8 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	Ideal	22° - 35°	28°	0 mm	clear	42%	2.7 m/s	2.5 extreme	13.8h
August	Ideal	22° - 34°	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°	2 mm	clear	56%	2.5 m/s	1.3 high	11.3h
November	Ideal	13° - 25°	19°	3 mm	mostly sunny	59%	2.3 m/s	0.8 moderate	10.5h
December	Excellent	10° - 21°	15°	7 mm	mostly sunny	62%	2.4 m/s	0.6 moderate	10.1h