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Mosque of Ibn Tulun

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Mosque of Ibn Tulun

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).

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50–99°F
CurrencyEGP
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+02:00
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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

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is a mosque in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Built between 876 and 879 CE by its namesake, Ahmad ibn Tulun, it is the oldest well-preserved mosque in Egypt. Its design was inspired by the 9th-century mosques of Samarra in Iraq, the Abbasid capital at the time, making it an important representative of classical Abbasid architecture. It is one of the most significant monuments of Islamic architecture in Egypt.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Pyramids of Giza
8 mi away
Great Pyramid of Giza
8 mi away
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
114 mi away
Lighthouse of Alexandria
115 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mosque of Ibn Tulun?

The best time to visit Mosque of Ibn Tulun is October–April, in Cairo, Egypt.

Where is Mosque of Ibn Tulun?

Mosque of Ibn Tulun is in Cairo, Egypt.

What is Mosque of Ibn Tulun known for?

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is a mosque in Islamic Cairo, Egypt. Built between 876 and 879 CE by its namesake, Ahmad ibn Tulun, it is the oldest well-preserved mosque in Egypt. Its design was inspired by the 9th-century mosques of Samarra in Iraq, the Abbasid capital at the time, making it an important representative of classical Abbasid architecture. It is one of the most significant monuments of Islamic architecture in Egypt.

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