AI-generatedEdfu at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Aug · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,500 h
- Rain a year
- 2 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 90 m
Climate in Edfu
Edfu has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year, Edfu is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Edfu
The best time to visit Edfu is from December to February. 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 43 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.
Edfu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Edfu in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 31–41 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Edfu in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 42–43 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Edfu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–41 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Edfu in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.6 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
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:4618:22
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 06:32–07:16 · evening 17:52–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:32 · evening 18:36–18:45
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 Edfu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 39° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 39° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 18° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Edfu in October?
In October, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Edfu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 37 min06:46 – 18:22
- UV index
- 8 · very 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
- 7 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- 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 Edfu
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 Edfu: score 100 against 49. In February, days are 11 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Edfu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
98January24° · 8.4 h
In January, Edfu is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in January100February26° · 9.0 h
In February, Edfu is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in February76March31° · 9.6 h
In March, Edfu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in March50April36° · 10.0 h
In April, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in April50May41° · 10.6 h
In May, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 10.6 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in May50June42° · 11.2 h
In June, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.2 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 Edfu.
Edfu in June50July43° · 10.6 h
In July, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10.6 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 Edfu.
Edfu in July50August43° · 10.0 h
In August, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10.0 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 Edfu.
Edfu in August50September41° · 9.5 h
In September, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.5 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 Edfu.
Edfu in September49October37° · 8.8 h
In October, Edfu is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in October78November30° · 8.9 h
In November, Edfu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in November98December25° · 8.4 h
In December, Edfu is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Edfu.
Edfu in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Edfu
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 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April 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 | 98 | 24° | 9° | 8.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 26° | 11° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 31° | 14° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 36° | 19° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 41° | 23° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 42° | 26° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 43° | 27° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 43° | 27° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 41° | 24° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 37° | 21° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 30° | 15° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 98 | 25° | 11° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Edfu
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 8.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Edfu, 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 in Edfu: 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 Edfu: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Edfu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 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 and clouds in Edfu
How breezy and how cloudy Edfu 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 Edfu 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 7 % of the sky over Edfu: 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 and humidity in Edfu
How often the day gets hot in Edfu (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, Edfu has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 37 °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 Edfu
Weather for your travel dates
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Edfu 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.
Edfu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49).
- 58
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 98
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.4 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 25 min
- Distance
- 4,080 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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Edfu vs Esna
In October the holiday weather in Edfu and Esna is about equally good (score 49 vs 49). During the day Esna is 1 °C cooler than Edfu.
| in October | Edfu | Esna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Edfu
When is the best time to visit Edfu?
The best time to visit Edfu is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Edfu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Edfu?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Edfu get?
Edfu gets around 3,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.2 hours a day; in January there are 8.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Edfu in?
Edfu is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Edfu?
A nonstop flight from London to Edfu takes about 5 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for Edfu?
Edfu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 98.