Aswan & Nubia
Egypt · North Africa
The best time to visit Aswan & Nubia is January–April and October–December, when it is at its strongest for culture and city breaks. Excellent weather with warm days and mild evenings makes November one of the finest months for Nile felucca trips and desert treks.
Plan a trip to Aswan & NubiaMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10/10 | 22°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nature & wildlife. Pleasantly mild winter weather makes this the prime time for exploring Philae temple, felucca sailing, and visiting Nubian villages. Evenings can feel chilly in the desert air. |
| February | 10/10 | 24°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Culture, Road trips, City breaks. Comfortable daytime temperatures and clear skies attract heavy crowds, especially around the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel on February 22. |
| March | 9/10 | 30°C · 0 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nature & wildlife. Warm and sunny with rising temperatures toward the end of the month. Sightseeing is very pleasant during the mornings and late afternoons. |
| April | 8/10 | 35°C · 0 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Culture, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Afternoon heat intensifies significantly as summer approaches. Early morning visits are recommended for outdoor archaeological sites and temples. |
| May | 6/10 | 39°C · 0 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Daytime highs regularly approach 40°C, drastically limiting comfortable outdoor activity during midday. Cruise and accommodation rates drop noticeably. |
| June | 5/10 | 42°C · 0 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Blistering summer heat dominates with intense sunshine throughout the day. Tourist numbers are minimal and activities are best restricted to early dawn or night. |
| July | 5/10 | 42°C · 0 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Extreme desert heat reaches its height, making extended outdoor exploration strenuous and hazardous without proper hydration and shade. |
| August | 5/10 | 42°C · 0 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | High daytime temperatures and warm nights keep tourist numbers at their lowest. Historic sites are quiet and major discounts are widely available. |
| September | 6/10 | 40°C · 0 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Summer heat slowly begins to taper off, though daytime temperatures remain well above 40°C. The tourism season begins a quiet reawakening late in the month. |
| October | 9/10 | 36°C · 0 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Culture, Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Comfortable autumn conditions return alongside the Abu Simbel Sun Festival on October 22. River cruising and island hopping become pleasant again. |
| November | 10/10 | 29°C · 0 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nature & wildlife. Excellent weather with warm days and mild evenings makes November one of the finest months for Nile felucca trips and desert treks. |
| December | 10/10 | 25°C · 0 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Culture, City breaks, Nature & wildlife. Peak holiday travel brings heavy international and domestic crowds enjoying pristine, sunny winter conditions along the Nile. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Complicated entry · up to 14 days — Sinai resorts are visa-free for 14 days; mainland travel requires visa or eVisa.
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