When to go to Aswan?
The Nile is at its most photogenic at Aswan: granite boulders, white sails and desert on both banks. Philae stands on its island, columns and pylons rising straight from the water, while Abu Simbel and its colossi lie upriver to the south. In town the souk sells hibiscus, spices and cotton, and Elephantine Island is a short ferry hop away.
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The best time to go
Good news: the weather in Aswan is pleasant all year round.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Aswan
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 | 0 | 16 | 80 |
| February | 10.3 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| March | 11.4 | 4 | 22 | 88 |
| April | 11.8 | 0 | 29 | 94 |
| May | 12.1 | 0 | 32 | 96 |
| June | 12.5 | 0 | 36 | 99 |
| July | 12.2 | 0 | 35 | 98 |
| August | 12.0 | 1 | 36 | 98 |
| September | 11.5 | 0 | 34 | 97 |
| October | 11.0 | 0 | 29 | 93 |
| November | 10.7 | 1 | 23 | 86 |
| December | 10.1 | 0 | 19 | 82 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Aswan, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is February (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 36°C). Over the year, an average of 6 mm of rain falls, and 12 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Aswan?
- Abu Simbel (day trip, UNESCO)
- Philae Temple (island)
- Nile cruise
- Aswan souk and Elephantine Island
Practical info
- Country: Egypt
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