Place to visit
Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā, Egypt: what it is and when to go
Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā is a mountain in Egypt (جبل جدة العلى), at 1,940 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September to October, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Egypt · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- جبل جدة العلى
- Where
- Egypt
- Elevation
- 1,940 m
- You can go
- September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SSH Sharm El Sheikh, 74 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 28.43167, 33.83972
What it is and where
Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā is a mountain in Egypt (جبل جدة العلى), at 1,940 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 28.43167, 33.83972; the nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH, Sharm El Sheikh), 74 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Egypt. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā: September to October, and the season is short because it sits at 1,940 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not10:23
- FebBetter not11:01
- MarBetter not11:48
- AprBetter not12:41
- MayBetter not13:25
- JunBetter not13:48
- JulBetter not13:39
- AugBetter not13:01
- SepPossible12:10
- OctPossible11:18
- NovBetter not10:33
- DecBetter not10:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | — | September to October |
| Mountains | — | September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Egypt
To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Egypt checklist. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount CatherineHighest mountain in Egypt14 km
- Saint Katherine ProtectorateEgyptian national park in the south of Sinai15 km
- Mount SinaiMountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt18 km
- Saint Catherine's MonasteryGreek Orthodox monastery (the oldest) at the foot of Mount Sinai, Egypt19 km
- Jabal Umm ‘AlawīMountain in Egypt25 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Egypt guide.
More in Egypt: Nature
- Gulf of Aqaba: gulf in the Middle East
- Abu Simbel: UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- Memphis, Egypt: ancient capital of Egypt
- Gulf of Suez: gulf of the Red Sea separating African Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula
- Abu Mena
- Wadi al Hitan: paleontological site in the Faiyum Governorate of Egypt
Every Egypt place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā?
It is a mountain in Egypt (جبل جدة العلى in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā?
September to October, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,940 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12.
How do you get to Jabal Jiddat al ‘Ulā?
The nearest main airport is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), 74 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Catherine, Saint Katherine Protectorate, Mount Sinai. The rest is in the Egypt guide.
Keep reading
- Nature81 places for nature in Egypt, from Gulf of Aqaba to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EgyptBefore travelling to Egypt: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need a visa: buy it on arrival at the airport for about 25 dollars in cash, or apply…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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