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Asyut weather & best time to visit

City break

Asyut at a glance

Best time
Nov – Mar
Warmest month
Jul · 41°
Sunshine a year
3,490 h
Rain a year
2 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
56 m

Climate in Asyut

Asyut has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,490 hours of sunshine a year, Asyut is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Asyut

The best time to visit Asyut is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.

Asyut through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Asyut in spring

Mar – May

67

Good

  • 28–38 °C by day
  • 10.0 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Asyut in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 40–41 °C by day
  • 11.3 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Asyut in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 28–38 °C by day
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Asyut in winter

Dec – Feb

96

Excellent

  • 21–23 °C by day
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Asyut for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

58

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – March

Keep in mindPeak heat

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 21°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 33°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:5418:28

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 06:40–07:25 · evening 17:56–18:42
Blue hour
Morning 06:31–06:40 · evening 18:42–18:51

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.

October in Asyut compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 36° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high36°31°
Night-time low20°15°
Daylight11.9 h11.2 h

What is the weather like in Asyut in October?

In October, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 34 min06:54 – 18:28
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
8 %on averageAll months
Hot days
27 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %17 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Compare two months in Asyut

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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February has the better holiday weather in Asyut: score 98 against 58. In February, days are 11 °C cooler than in October.

October vs February, Asyut
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score5898better
Daytime high34°23°
Night-time low18°8°
Sunshine8.8 h8.4 h
Rainy days00
Rainfall0 mm0 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Asyut month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

96January21° · 7.7 h

In January, Asyut is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in January
98February23° · 8.4 h

In February, Asyut is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in February
93March28° · 9.4 h

In March, Asyut is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in March
59April34° · 9.8 h

In April, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in April
50May38° · 10.9 h

In May, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in May
50June40° · 11.9 h

In June, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in June
50July41° · 11.6 h

In July, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in July
50August41° · 10.3 h

In August, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in August
50September38° · 9.7 h

In September, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in September
58October34° · 8.8 h

In October, Asyut is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in October
92November28° · 8.4 h

In November, Asyut is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in November
95December23° · 7.6 h

In December, Asyut is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Asyut.

Asyut in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Asyut

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 34°Night 18°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9621°7°7.7 h01
FebruaryFeb9823°8°8.4 h00
MarchMar9328°12°9.4 h01
AprilApr5934°16°9.8 h00
MayMay5038°20°10.9 h00
JuneJun5040°23°11.9 h00
JulyJul5041°24°11.6 h00
AugustAug5041°24°10.3 h00
SeptemberSep5038°22°9.7 h00
OctoberOct5834°18°8.8 h00
NovemberNov9228°13°8.4 h00
DecemberDec9523°9°7.6 h01

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

27.18° N, 31.18° E · 56 m · Africa/Cairo

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Asyut

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,490 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 7.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.8 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 76 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Asyut, 76 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Asyut: 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.

Per year
2 mm on 1 day
Wettest month
Dec · 1 mm
Driest month
Jun · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 0Rainfall 0 mm

In October, it hardly ever rains in Asyut: 0 mm in the whole month.

Sun protection

UV index in Asyut

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 min
Light brown skin
about 30 min
Olive skin
about 40 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Asyut

How breezy and how cloudy Asyut 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.

Year average
18 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 20 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Asyut typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
13 % · mostly clear
Clearest month
Aug · 1 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 26 %
OctoberCloud cover 8 %Sunshine 8.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Asyut: mostly clear, with about 8.8 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Asyut

How often the day gets hot in Asyut (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
221 days
Hottest month
Jul · 41 °C
Hot months
Apr – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 27Daytime high 34 °C

In October, Asyut has about 27 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

Planning a trip to Asyut

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Asyut 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.

Asyut has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    69

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • 9.7 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    50

    Fair

    • 38 °C by day
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 41 °C by day
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    58

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.7 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 5 min
Distance
3,780 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.

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Asyut vs Girga

In October Asyut has the better holiday weather (score 58 vs 50). During the day Girga is 1 °C warmer than Asyut.

Asyut vs Girga, in October
in OctoberAsyutGirga
Holiday weather score5850
Daytime high34°35°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days00
Best timeNov – MarNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberAsyut 34°Girga 35°
AsyutGirga
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Ranking

Egypt in October: the best places

In October, Asyut ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Hurghada31°28°99
  2. 2Makadi Bay31°28°99
  3. 3Ain Sokhna30°26°97
  4. 4El-Quseir31°27°97
  5. 5El Gouna32°28°96
  6. 6El Alamein28°26°96
  7. 7Port Said27°26°95
  8. 8Damietta27°26°95
  9. 25AsyutThis page34°58
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Frequently asked questions about Asyut

When is the best time to visit Asyut?

The best time to visit Asyut 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 Asyut?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.

When does it rain most in Asyut?

Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.

How many hours of sunshine does Asyut get?

Asyut gets around 3,490 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 7.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Asyut in?

Asyut is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Asyut?

A nonstop flight from London to Asyut takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,780 km.

Which school holidays are best for Asyut?

Asyut has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 96.