Aswan Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Aswan, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C (108°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 24°C (75°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 29°C (84°F) in July to around 11°C (52°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Aswan sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall per year. Year-round, Aswan has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in), and the driest month, June, with 0 mm (0 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Aswan Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

While the amount of sunshine in Aswan varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 12.5 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 9.4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Aswan.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 42%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 16%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in March. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)