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When is the best time to visit Abu Simbel?

Find the best time to travel to Abu Simbel, Egypt, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Abu Simbel

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Abu Simbel.

The maximum temperature in Abu Simbel is on average 34°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 24°C in January and 41°C in August. Precipitation is very low, with about 10 mm per year. The minimum is 0 mm in January and the maximum is 5 mm in August.

The weather is pleasant to stay to Abu Simbel in: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is March, April and November.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in May and June, while crowding is high in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.

Climate

Climate of Abu Simbel, Egypt

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Abu Simbel.

Climate charts in Abu Simbel

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Abu Simbel?

Abu Simbel has a arid climate, which is a type of dry climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a hot desert climate (BWh).

Activities

What to do in Abu Simbel and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Abu Simbel and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Abu Simbel.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Cultural visits and heritage
Nature and landscapes
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Abu Simbel according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
December
High season
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilOctoberNovember
Mid-season
JulyAugustSeptember
Quieter period
MayJune
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Abu Simbel?

Visitor numbers in Abu Simbel vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of May, June, July, August and September are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
48/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Abu Simbel: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Abu Simbel are concentrated over 9 months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Abu Simbel are the following: June, July and August. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

There is no real rainy season in Abu Simbel: precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is August (about 5 mm) and the driest is December (about 0 mm).

The hottest month in Abu Simbel is August, with an average of 41°C during the day and 27°C at night. The coolest is January, with 24°C during the day and 10°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 13.3 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is February, with 8.6 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. For a quieter trip, aim for May, June, July, August and September. Over the year, the average visitor index is 48/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Aswan, Esna and Kharga. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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