Landmark

Babylon Fortress

Cairo, Egypt

Best timeOct–Apr

Set inCairo, Egypt

In season~77°F high

Climate50–99°F

CurrencyEGP

LanguageArabic

TimezoneUTC+02:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Babylon Fortress

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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

Babylon Fortress is an ancient Roman fortress on the eastern bank of the Nile Delta, located in the area known today as Old Cairo or Coptic Cairo. The fortress was built circa 300 AD by Emperor Diocletian in order to protect the entrance to an ancient canal, previously rebuilt by Trajan, that linked the Nile with the Red Sea.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Egyptian Museum

Al-Azhar Mosque

Pyramids of Giza

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Babylon Fortress?

The best time to visit Babylon Fortress is October–April, in Cairo, Egypt.

Where is Babylon Fortress?

Babylon Fortress is in Cairo, Egypt.

What is Babylon Fortress known for?

Babylon Fortress is an ancient Roman fortress on the eastern bank of the Nile Delta, located in the area known today as Old Cairo or Coptic Cairo. The fortress was built circa 300 AD by Emperor Diocletian in order to protect the entrance to an ancient canal, previously rebuilt by Trajan, that linked the Nile with the Red Sea.

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