Siwa Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Siwa, in Matruh, Egypt, experiences strong temperature contrasts throughout the year. Summers are extremely hot and dry, while the cooler months are more comfortable, with pleasant daytime temperatures. Rainfall is minimal, and long dry stretches are the norm.
Visitors are drawn to Siwa for its remote setting, ancient ruins, salt lakes, and unique cultural identity, which has been preserved through centuries of relative isolation. Most exploration happens during the milder seasons, when the climate is more manageable. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Monthly Temperature in Siwa
In Siwa, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C (100°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in July to around 7°C (45°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Siwa
Siwa sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall per year. Year-round, Siwa has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, February, with 3.7 mm (0.1 in), and the driest month, July, with 0 mm (0 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Siwa Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Siwa
While the amount of sunshine in Siwa varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 12.1 hours of daily sun in August, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 7.7 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Siwa by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Siwa.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 59%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 33%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Siwa
The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April and May. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Siwa 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Siwa
The best time to visit Siwa is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the dry conditions provide ideal temperatures between 20°C (67°F) and 30°C (85°F). With minimal rainfall throughout the year, you can expect consistently clear, sunny days.While rain is rare, remember to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun while you're outside. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
