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Egypt
Faiyum is a city located geographically in Lower Egypt but culturally and politically in Upper Egypt, 100 kilometres southwest of Cairo. In the Faiyum Oasis, it is the capital of the modern Faiyum Governorate. It is one of Egypt's oldest cities due to its strategic location.
Read more — WikipediaFayum is a city in Lower Egypt to the west of the Nile, from Cairo.
The best months to visit are February–March and November.
June is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (97°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 6°C (42°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 1 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 12.1 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 65% of places in Egypt.
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- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 57%
- Wind
- 5 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 10 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Pressure
- 1015 hPa
- UV index
- 5
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:57 / 18:26
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Al Fayyum
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (WorldClim 1970–2000, CRU 1961–1990, NOAA OISST 1991–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19° | 21° | 24° | 30° | 34° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 25° | 21° |
| Average low | 6° | 7° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 12° | 7° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 10.6 | 12.1 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 10 | 9.5 | 8.3 | 7 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 13.6 | 14 | 13.8 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 61 | 55 | 50 | 42 | 39 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 59 | 63 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| Go score | 89 | 95 | 100 | 83 | 59 | 46 | 49 | 50 | 59 | 78 | 100 | 92 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Al Fayyum: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Monthly level: estimate from travel-guide readership and climate. Wikivoyage (Wikimedia Pageviews).
Al Fayyum travel guide
What to see, do, eat and where to stay — from the Wikivoyage community.
Fayum is a city in Lower Egypt to the west of the Nile, from Cairo.
Fayum is a forgotten gem off Egypt's beaten track. Archaeological evidence has found occupations around the Fayum dating back to at least the Epipalaeolithic. Middle Holocene occupations of the area are most widely studied on the north shore of Lake Moeris. In ancient Egypt, the city was called Shedet, a centre of the cult of the crocodile god Sobek (Koinē Greek: Σοῦχος Soûkhos, Latin: Suchus). In consequence, the Greeks called it "Crocodile City" (Koinē Greek: Κροκοδειλόπολις Krokodeilópolis), Crocodīlopolis in Latin. The city worshipped a tamed sacred crocodile called in Koine Petsuchos, "the Son of Soukhos", adorned with gold and gem pendants. The Petsoukhos lived in a special temple pond and was fed by the priests with food provided by visitors. When Petsuchos died, it was replaced by another. Under the Ptolemaic Kingdom, the city was for a while called Ptolemais Euergétis (Koinē Greek: Πτολεμαῒς Εὐεργέτις). Ptolemy II Philadelphus (309–246 BC) renamed the city Arsinoë and the whole nome after the name of his sister-wife Arsinoe II (316–270 or 268), who was deified after her death as part of the Ptolemaic cult of Alexander the Great, the official religion of the kingdom. Under the Roman Empire, Arsinoë became part of the province of Arcadia Aegypti. To distinguish it from other cities of the same name, it was called "Arsinoë in Arcadia".
By microbus from different regions in Cairo e.g. Ramsis Square and also from different regions in Giza e.g. El-Remaya Square (Shotting Square) and El-Moneeb. There are slow trains from Cairo too.
North of Lake Qaroun: Petrified Forest Cannon Balls Valley Further out thumb | 300px | Meidum Pyramid or Wadi El Hitan is a with hundreds of fossils of some of the earliest forms of whale, the archaeoceti.
Built by the wife of the eighteenth Sultan Qaitbey in the early 16th century. While not at all as impressive as other structures from the same period, it still showcases the historic importance of Fayum.
An agricultural town in the Ptolemaic Kingdom, inhabited until the early 5th century. The dry conditions here are most suitable for the preservation of papyri, which makes Karanis very well known by archaeologists. The papyri collected here are now part of the University of Michigan Papyrus Collection.
Archaeological museum displaying ancient relics from Crocodilopolis and the Faiyum Oasis archaeological region
Waterfalls, round hills, springs area, lakes, bird watching.
Local crafts of Fayoum Glazed Pottery (Tunis Village, South west of Lake Qaroun) Pottery (El Nazla village, Ibshaway) Carpets (Desya Village) Palm products (Al A'lam -Ka'aby) Patch work (Khalta village, South west of Lake Qaroun)
You can find local food of Fayum in one of the Eco lodges in Tunis village and the restaurants in lake Qaroun. Fast food is also served in all the restaurants of Fayum city,
thumb | 300px | Fossils of Whale Valley Hotels in Fayoum vary from 5 star hotels to Eco lodges. Fayum city Tunis village Wadi Rayan Protected Area
has water slides.
Pool and breakfast.
Cairo is the must-see capital. Five oasis towns lie further out in the Western Desert.
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Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km — from Wikidata.
i El-Lahun
village in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
i Medinet Maadi
archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum
i Crocodilopolis
ancient city in Egypt
i Tebtunis
archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum
i Karanis
archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum
i Pyramid of Seila
archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Faiyum
i Labyrinth of Egypt
archaeological site in Egypt
i Biahmu
village in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Gurob
Archaeological site in Egypt
i Abgig
village in Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
i Karanis Site Museum
archaeological museum in Faiyum, Egypt
Pedestals of Biahmu
remnants of two colossal statues erected by the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Amenemhat III
Al Fayyum: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Egyptian Pound
EGP · £
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Meal, casual restaurantEGP 205≈ $4.20
- CappuccinoEGP 61.00≈ $1.20
- Beer (0.5 l)EGP 84.00≈ $1.70
- Bottled water (1.5 l)EGP 30.00≈ $0.60
- Taxi, 5 kmEGP 135≈ $2.80
- Public transport ticketEGP 27.00≈ $0.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightEGP 2,200≈ $45.00
Estimated from Egypt’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 16% of US levels.
- Jan 7Christmas Day (Orthodox)
- Jan 25Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
1 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.8 (1992).
USGS
How to get to Al Fayyum
Nearest airports
- SPXSphinx International AirportAl Jiza89 km
- CAICairo International AirportCairo104 km
- CCECapital International AirportNew Cairo128 km
Distances
- Cairo93 km 1 h 36
- Alexandria228 km 3 h 58
- Giza85 km 1 h 29
- Shubrā al Khaymah99 km 1 h 43
- Port Said259 km 4 h 29
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Hotels in Al Fayyum
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km (GBIF), with their seasonality.
Population history
Wikidata · 2006–2021Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Fayyum?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Al Fayyum is February–March and November.
What is the weather like in Al Fayyum in October?
In October, Al Fayyum averages a high of 30°C (87°F) and a low of 17°C (62°F), with 0 mm of rain on about 0 days.
What is the rainiest month in Al Fayyum?
January, with rain on about 1 days.
What is the nearest airport to Al Fayyum?
Sphinx International Airport (SPX), about 89 km away.
What power plugs are used in Egypt?
Plug types C, F, 220 V.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Egyptian Pound (EGP).
What is the emergency number in Egypt?
122.
Is Egypt safe to visit?
US State Department: Exercise increased caution. UK Foreign Office: Advises against all travel to parts of the country · Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is Al Fayyum most crowded?
The busiest months are February–March and November–December.
When is Al Fayyum least crowded?
The quietest months are June–August.
What time zone is Al Fayyum in?
Africa/Cairo (UTC+3).
What is the population of Al Fayyum?
About 519,047.