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Al-Azhar Mosque

Cairo, Egypt
Best timeOct–Apr
Set inCairo, Egypt
In season~77°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

50–99°F
CurrencyEGP
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Al-Azhar Mosque
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 91%
WarmestJul · 99°F
WettestFeb
Best windowOct–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Al-Azhar Mosque, known in Egypt simply as al-Azhar, is a mosque in the historic Islamic core of the city of Cairo, Egypt. Commissioned as the new capital of the Fatimid Caliphate in 970 CE, it was the first mosque established in a city that eventually earned the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets". Its name is usually thought to derive from az-Zahrāʾ, a title given to Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Apr, the 7 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
3 mi away
Rhoda Island
3 mi away
Babylon Fortress
3 mi away
Pyramids of Giza
9 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al-Azhar Mosque?

The best time to visit Al-Azhar Mosque is October–April, in Cairo, Egypt.

Where is Al-Azhar Mosque?

Al-Azhar Mosque is in Cairo, Egypt.

What is Al-Azhar Mosque known for?

Al-Azhar Mosque, known in Egypt simply as al-Azhar, is a mosque in the historic Islamic core of the city of Cairo, Egypt. Commissioned as the new capital of the Fatimid Caliphate in 970 CE, it was the first mosque established in a city that eventually earned the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets". Its name is usually thought to derive from az-Zahrāʾ, a title given to Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad.

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