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Aswan Governorate Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in May.

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Aswan Abu Simbel

Thinking about venturing to Aswan Governorate, Egypt this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Aswan Governorate in May

Aswan Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. May in Aswan Governorate generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 40°C (104°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Aswan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Aswan Governorate, Egypt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) in Aswan.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Aswan sees close to 347 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Aswan Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aswan Governorate — and find the best time to visit. (based on Aswan)

January24°C (75°F) February26°C (79°F) March31°C (88°F) April36°C (97°F) May40°C (104°F) June42°C (108°F) This monthJuly42°C (108°F) August42°C (108°F) September40°C (104°F) October37°C (99°F) November30°C (86°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Aswan Governorate in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aswan Governorate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aswan Governorate

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Aswan Governorate, Egypt?

Temperature range in Aswan Governorate (May)

Precipitation variation in Aswan Governorate (May)

Aswan

In May Aswan generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
40°C (104°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
316 hours
347 hours
363 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Aswan →

Abu Simbel

In May Abu Simbel generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
40°C (104°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
303 hours
326 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Abu Simbel →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aswan Governorate, in Egypt.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aswan Governorate in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aswan 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Abu Simbel 40°C (104°F) 26°C (79°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Aswan Governorate weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in May?

May in Aswan Governorate, Egypt brings poor weather. In Aswan, daytime temperatures are typically around 40°C (104°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Aswan Governorate, Egypt in May?

Daytime temperatures in Aswan peak at roughly 40°C (104°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Aswan Governorate, Egypt get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Aswan Governorate, Egypt during May, with Aswan averaging close to 0.2 mm (0.01 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Aswan Governorate, Egypt?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Aswan, May may not be the ideal time to visit Aswan Governorate, Egypt.

On average, the best time to visit Aswan Governorate, Egypt is in January, February and December with generally perfect weather in Aswan. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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