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Abu Sir Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Abu Sir year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 64–78°F, mild and dry climate with little rain and abundant sunshine. Common activities: Visiting historical sites, desert exploration (sun protection is necessary). Recommended clothing: Light long-sleeved clothing, sun protective clothing, sun hat.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 85–87°F, hot and dry with almost no rainfall. Common activities: Sightseeing in shaded areas, outings in the morning and evening to avoid the heat. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, loose-fitting long pants, sun hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 84–69°F, temperatures gradually decrease, dry with little rain. Common activities: Visiting historical sites, desert exploration (sun protection is necessary). Recommended clothing: Comfortable and breathable clothing, a light jacket can be added in the mornings and evenings.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 63–59°F, warm and dry with occasional light rainfall. Common activities: Visiting historical sites, enjoying the relatively cool climate. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved clothing.

Abu Sir climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 74.1°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 10 mm / Summer humidity: 30%–40% / Rainiest month: February

Abu Sir monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
58.5°F
1.8
February
59.2°F
4.3
March
64.8°F
0.5
April
74.3°F
0.3
May
78.1°F
0
June
85.5°F
0
July
87.3°F
0
August
86.5°F
0
September
84.7°F
0
October
77°F
2.3
November
69.4°F
0.3
December
63.9°F
1

Abu Sir weather for the next seven days

3/19
Thursday
Sunny
73.3°F/58.8°F
3/20
Friday
Partly Cloudy
76.6°F/55.9°F
3/21
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
65.7°F/54.2°F
3/22
Sunday
Sunny
70.9°F/52°F
3/23
Monday
Partly Cloudy
74°F/55.7°F
3/24
Tuesday
Sunny
72.1°F/54.1°F
3/25
Wednesday
Sunny
71.1°F/56.8°F

Abu Sir Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

Where is Abu Sir located?

The Abusir pyramid complex is situated on the Western Desert plateau at the edge of the cultivated plain. It lies north of the Giza Pyramids and south of Saqqara, serving as a significant elite cemetery for the ancient Egyptian capital city of Memphis.

How can I visit the Abusir site?

The most practical way to visit Abusir is by hiring a car or engaging a guide with a personal driver. If you've arranged a tour package with us, your guide and personal driver will be included in the tour cost.

What is the pronunciation of Abusir?

The place known today as Abusir was called perir by the ancient Egyptians, meaning the house of Osiris. The Greeks referred to it as Busousiris. The royal necropolis of Abusier represents the architectural endeavors of the government.

What is the historical significance of the Abusir pyramids?

The pyramids at Abu Sir, sometimes referred to as the City of the Dead, were constructed during the 5th Dynasty of Egypt, which spanned from approximately 2465 BCE to 2325 BCE. Its location between Saqqara and Giza makes it a crucial historical site.

What ancient Egyptians called Abu Sir?

The ancient Egyptians knew the site of Abu Sir as perir, which translates to the house of Osiris. This name reflects the importance of the deity Osiris in their beliefs and the function of the necropolis.