Abu Simbel Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Abu Simbel is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 42°C (108°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Abu Simbel is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 1.1 mm (0.04 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Abu Simbel enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In February, you can expect around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation, while in April, Abu Simbel receives about 0 mm (0 in). For more details, please visit our Abu Simbel Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Despite minor fluctuations, Abu Simbel enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In July, you can expect approximately 11.1 hours of daily sunshine, while even in February, Abu Simbel still receives about 9.2 hours.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Abu Simbel.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 43%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 20%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year