When is the best time to go to Abu Simbel?

When is the best time to go to Abu Simbel? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Abu Simbel are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are May, June, July, August and September
  • Abu Simbel has dry periods all year long
  • January is the coldest month of the year


Annual weather in Abu Simbel

For full information about the climate and weather in Abu Simbel a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 52°F/76°F
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February 56°F/83°F
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March 61°F/88°F
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April 68°F/97°F
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May 74°F/104°F
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June 77°F/108°F
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July 79°F/108°F
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August 81°F/108°F
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September 77°F/104°F
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October 72°F/99°F
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November 63°F/86°F
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December 54°F/77°F
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Weather and climate in Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Abu Simbel is 95°F (ranging from 76°F in january to 108°F in august). Annual rainfall is 0.4in, with a minimum of 0in in january and a maximum of 0.2in in august.
  • Between january and february the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and it rains about 0% of the time in february.
  • Between march and april the climate is very good. At lunchtime, it's 92°F in average and it rains in april about 0in.
  • In may the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and, in may, 0 days of rain are expected.
  • Between june and august the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 115°F.
  • Between september and october the climate is beautiful. It is for example 99°F as maximum temperature in october and you can expect to have 0in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In november the climate is perfect. It is for example 86°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 0% of the time in november.
  • In december the climate is favorable. It is for example 77°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 0in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Abu Simbel

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Abu Simbel: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Abu Simbel

Find out when Abu Simbel has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Abu Simbel

  • Very low season in Abu Simbel
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May, June and November.
  • High season in Abu Simbel
    The number of visitors to Abu Simbel is high in: April and December.
  • Peak season in Abu Simbel
    The largest number of tourists visiting Abu Simbel is during: July, August, September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Abu Simbel month by month



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