AI-generatedAbu Simbel at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,450 h
- Rain a year
- 1 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 189 m
Climate in Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,450 hours of sunshine a year, Abu Simbel is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:4918:29
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:19 · evening 17:59–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:27–06:35 · evening 18:43–18:52
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Abu Simbel in October?
In October, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:49 – 18:29
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 7 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Abu Simbel
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Abu Simbel, 74 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Abu Simbel
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Abu Simbel: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Abu Simbel: 0 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Abu Simbel
How breezy and how cloudy Abu Simbel is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Abu Simbel typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 7 % of the sky over Abu Simbel: mostly clear, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Abu Simbel
How often the day gets hot in Abu Simbel (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Abu Simbel has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Abu Simbel
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 99 | 22° | 11° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 24° | 12° | 9.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 29° | 15° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 34° | 20° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 38° | 24° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 39° | 25° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 26° | 9.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 27° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 38° | 25° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 34° | 22° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 28° | 17° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 99 | 23° | 12° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
22.35° N, 31.62° E · 189 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Abu Simbel
The best time to visit Abu Simbel is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 1 mm fall in an average year.
Abu Simbel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Abu Simbel in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–38 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Abu Simbel in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–40 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Abu Simbel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 28–38 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Abu Simbel in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Abu Simbel for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Abu Simbel
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Abu Simbel: score 100 against 49. In February, days are 10 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 100better |
| Day high | 34° | 24° |
| Night low | 22° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h | 9.1 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Abu Simbel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
99January22° · 9 h
In January, Abu Simbel is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in January100February24° · 9 h
In February, Abu Simbel is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in February87March29° · 10 h
In March, Abu Simbel is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in March50April34° · 10 h
In April, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in April50May38° · 10 h
In May, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in May50June39° · 11 h
In June, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in June50July39° · 10 h
In July, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in July50August40° · 10 h
In August, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in August50September38° · 9 h
In September, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in September49October34° · 9 h
In October, Abu Simbel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in October92November28° · 9 h
In November, Abu Simbel is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel in November99December23° · 9 h
In December, Abu Simbel is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Abu Simbel.
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Abu Simbel vs. Aswan
In October the holiday weather in Abu Simbel and Aswan is about equally good (score 49 vs. 50). During the day Aswan is 2 °C warmer than Abu Simbel.
| in October | Abu Simbel | Aswan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Abu Simbel ranks 12 of 13 destinations in this country.
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- 2El Gouna31°28°99
- 3Marsa Alam32°28°96
- 4El Alamein26°26°96
- 5Alexandria27°26°95
- 6Port Said27°26°93
- 7Sharm El Sheikh34°28°85
- 8New Cairo29°85
- 12Abu SimbelThis page34°49
Planning a trip to Abu Simbel
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Abu Simbel in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Abu Simbel has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 99
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 35 min
- Distance
- 4,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Abu Simbel
When is the best time to visit Abu Simbel?
The best time to visit Abu Simbel is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Abu Simbel?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Abu Simbel?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 1 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Abu Simbel get?
Abu Simbel gets around 3,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.6 hours a day; in January there are 8.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Abu Simbel in?
Abu Simbel uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Abu Simbel?
A nonstop flight from London to Abu Simbel takes about 5 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,250 km.
Which school holidays are best for Abu Simbel?
Abu Simbel has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 99) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 99.
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