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Saint Catherine Monastery

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Saint Catherine Monastery

Egypt
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inEgypt
In season~88°F high
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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

34–82°F
CurrencyEGP
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+02:00

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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

Sunny share of daylightJul · 93%
WarmestAug · 82°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
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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

Saint Catherine's Monastery, officially the Sacred Autonomous Royal Monastery of Saint Catherine of the Holy and God-Trodden Mount Sinai, is a Christian monastery located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, it was built between 548 and 565, and is the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

SS Thistlegorm Wreck
52 mi away
Wadi Rum
112 mi away
Petra
151 mi away
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
193 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Saint Catherine Monastery?

The best time to visit Saint Catherine Monastery is June–September, in Egypt.

Where is Saint Catherine Monastery?

Saint Catherine Monastery is in Egypt.

What is Saint Catherine Monastery known for?

Saint Catherine's Monastery, officially the Sacred Autonomous Royal Monastery of Saint Catherine of the Holy and God-Trodden Mount Sinai, is a Christian monastery located in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, it was built between 548 and 565, and is the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery.

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