Abu Simbel Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Abu Simbel experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to warm weather.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Abu Simbel is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 1.1 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Abu Simbel enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In February, you can expect around 0.3 mm of precipitation, while in April, Abu Simbel receives about 0 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Abu Simbel in Egypt
During the months of January and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 0 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 332 hours of sunshine.
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