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Kafr ash Shaykh

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kafr ash Shaykh month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kafr ash Shaykh are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and January the wettest (about 14 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)
January19.49.3149.0
February20.69.5119.2
March24.111.41110.5
April28.714.0311.5
May33.017.5312.5
June35.720.7113.7
July37.122.7013.6
August36.823.1012.3
September34.821.9011.8
October31.018.8810.7
November26.515.279.6
December21.811.8108.9

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People associated with this place

  • Hamdeen Sabahi

    Egyptian politician

  • Trezeguet

    Egyptian footballer

  • Osama Anwar Okasha

    Egyptian screenwriter and journalist

  • Saad Zaghloul

    Egyptian nationalist and politician

  • Mohamed Atta

    ringleader of the September 11 attacks and hijacker-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11.

Historical figures

  • Mohamed Atta

    Wikidata records Kafr ash Shaykh as this historical figure's place of birth. Egyptian hijacker and one of the ringleaders of the September 11 attacks (1968–2001).

  • Osama Anwar Okasha

    Wikidata records Kafr ash Shaykh as this historical figure's place of birth. Egyptian journalist and screenwriter (1941–2010).

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Kafr ash Shaykh yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Baltim Central Hospital

    Wikidata places this site in Kafr ash Shaykh. Hospital in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.

  • Museum

    The city museum showcases artifacts, mostly from Buto.

  • Kafr El Sheikh Museum

    The city museum showcases artifacts, mostly from Buto, and was inaugurated by President El-Sisi in 2020.

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01 · Overview

Kafr ash Shaykh, in brief

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02 · History

How Kafr ash Shaykh took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kafr ash Shaykh

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kafr ash Shaykh

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05 · Arts

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kafr ash Shaykh

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kafr ash Shaykh

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Kafr ash Shaykh located and what are its coordinates?

Kafr ash Shaykh is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 31.1117, 30.9399, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kafr ash Shaykh?

Kafr ash Shaykh has a recorded population of approximately 194,569 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Kafr ash Shaykh?

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

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