Mountain in Egypt

Mount Sinai Map

Interactive map of Mount Sinai with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 68°F now🕔 12:06 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August, September and October⛰ 7.497 ft

Summary

Mount Sinai is a mountain in Egypt. Mount Sinai is a mountain known as a pilgrimage summit in the Sinai. It sits at 7.497 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Mount Sinai with clear sky. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 61°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Mount Sinai is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 32°F.

The closest major airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 189 mi away. Nearby highlights include Petra, Petra, Historic Cairo and Nile River.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Sinai today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mount Sinai

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 28°32′21.1″N 33°58′30″E (28.5392, 33.975)

Quick facts about Mount Sinai

TypeMountain
CountryEgypt
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates28°32′21.1″N 33°58′30″E (28.5392, 33.975)
Elevation7.497 ft
Known fora pilgrimage summit in the Sinai
Local time12:06 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Getting to Mount Sinai

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Wadi Musa · 152 mi · roughly 3.5 h driving
  • Cairo · 195 mi · roughly 4.5 h driving
  • Jerusalem · 235 mi · roughly 5.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Mount Sinai

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Cairo International AirportCAI189 miCairo
Ben Gurion AirportTLV246 miTel Aviv

Things to do in Mount Sinai

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Sinai.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Sinai?

Mount Sinai is a mountain in Egypt. Its coordinates are 28.5392, 33.975. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Mount Sinai right now?

It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 41% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Sinai?

May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Sinai, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mount Sinai in?

Mount Sinai observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:06 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Sinai?

The closest airports are Cairo International Airport (CAI), 189 mi away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 246 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Sinai?

Popular options include Petra, Petra, Historic Cairo, Nile River, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields and Pyramids of Giza.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 12:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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