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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bilbeis month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bilbeis are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and March the wettest (about 12 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.79.169.2
February21.19.389.2
March25.111.51210.7
April29.914.4311.4
May34.418.0112.4
June37.320.9013.5
July38.622.9013.6
August37.823.2012.2
September35.621.8011.6
October31.418.8310.7
November26.714.939.6
December21.911.369.0

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1164

    The city played a role in the machinations for control of the Fatimid vizierate: first in 1164, when Shirkuh was besieged in the city by the combined forces of Shawar and crusader Amalric, King of Jerusalem for three months; then again in 1168 when the city was assaulted again by

  2. Documented history · 1170

    (See Crusader invasion of Egypt.) Benjamin of Tudela reported that Bilbeis had 200 Jews in 1170.

  3. Documented history · 1798

    In 1798, its fortifications were rebuilt at the order of Napoleon.

  4. Arab conquest of Bilbeis

    Bilbeis was conquered in 640 by the Arabs under Amr ibn al-As.

  5. First Siege of Bilbeis

    Shirkuh was besieged in the city for three months in 1164.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Magdi Yacoub

    Born in Bilbeis, El Sharqia, Egypt on 16 November 1935.

Historical figures

  • Armanusa

    According to a Muslim legend, the daughter of Muqawqis lived in Bilbeis.

  • Amr ibn al-As

    Conquered Bilbeis in 640 after besieging the city.

  • Shirkuh

    Was besieged in Bilbeis in 1164 by combined forces of Shawar and Amalric.

  • Amalric, King of Jerusalem

    Assaulted and took Bilbeis in 1168.

  • Napoleon

    Ordered the rebuilding of the fortifications of Bilbeis in 1798.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Bilbeis yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Bilbeis at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Sadat Quraish Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Bilbeis. Mosque in Egypt.

  • Egyptian Air College

    Wikidata places this site in Bilbeis. College of the Egyptian Military Academy.

  • Amir al-Gish Mosque

    Located in Bilbeis.

  • Coptic church of St. George

    A church located in Bilbeis.

  • Egyptian Air Force Academy complex

    Houses the town's largest public school in Al-Zafer within Bilbeis.

  • Bilbays Air Base

    An Egyptian Air Force base located nearby.

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01 · Overview

Bilbeis, in brief

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02 · History

How Bilbeis took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bilbeis

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bilbeis

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bilbeis

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bilbeis

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bilbeis

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bilbeis

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbeis

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01 · Q&A

Where is Bilbeis located and what are its coordinates?

Bilbeis is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 30.4204, 31.5622, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bilbeis?

Bilbeis has a recorded population of approximately 185,237 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bilbeis?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bilbeis include AR-EG, English, French, with EGP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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