When is the best time to go to Aswān
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Aswān, Egypt. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Aswān
Aswān weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Aswān are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 0mm | 10.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Aswān during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aswān, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Aswān and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 0mm | 10.7hrs | 12.1hrs |
February in Aswān is generally arid with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aswān, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Aswān and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 10.6hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Aswān is characteristically warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aswān, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Aswān and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 0mm | 11.3hrs | 13.5hrs |
Aswān's weather in April is typically hot and very dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aswān.
April is in the spring in Aswān and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 0mm | 12hrs | 14.1hrs |
May is a arid month in Aswān and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aswān.
May is in the spring in Aswān and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 0mm | 13hrs | 11.6hrs |
The climate in Aswān during June can be summarized as very hot and arid.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aswān for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Aswān and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 0mm | 13hrs | 12.1hrs |
July in Aswān is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aswān for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Aswān and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°C | 0mm | 12.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Aswān is characteristically very hot and arid.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aswān for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Aswān and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 40°C (105°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 0mm | 11.5hrs | 13.5hrs |
Aswān's weather in September is typically very hot and arid in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aswān.
September is in the fall / autumn in Aswān and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 0mm | 10.9hrs | 14.1hrs |
October is a very dry month in Aswān and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aswān.
October is in the fall / autumn in Aswān and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 0mm | 10.7hrs | 11.6hrs |
Warm and very dry weather often prevails in Aswān during the month of November
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aswān, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Aswān and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 0mm | 10.1hrs | 12.1hrs |
December in Aswān is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aswān, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Aswān and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Aswān with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Aswān weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 40.3°C 104.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 13hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 0mm 0ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
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