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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Asyut.
Asyut, in Egypt's Asyut Governorate, experiences significant temperature changes throughout the year. Very hot summers transition to pleasant winter periods, while the area sits in an arid zone with minimal rainfall year-round. People come to Asyut to explore ancient Coptic monasteries and visit nearby archaeological sites along the Nile. Let's explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview on when to visit.
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The climate in Asyut is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 39°C (102°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 22°C (72°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in July to 8°C (46°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Asyut is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 4.4 mm (0.2 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Asyut enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In March, you can expect around 1.3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation, while in June, Asyut receives about 0 mm (0 in). For more details, please visit our Asyut Precipitation page.
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Asyut.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 52%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 25%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, October, November and December and highest during March, April, May, June, July, August and September. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Asyut. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Asyut has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 39°C (102°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 26°C (79°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 4.4 mm (0.2 in). March is the wettest month with 1.3 mm (0.1 in), while June is the driest with 0 mm (0 in).
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