AI-generatedMinya at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,480 h
- Rain a year
- 5 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Minya
Minya has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,480 hours of sunshine a year, Minya is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Minya
The best time to visit Minya is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 5 mm fall in an average year.
Minya through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Minya in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–36 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Minya in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–39 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Minya in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–37 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Minya in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:5618:29
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 06:42–07:28 · evening 17:57–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:42 · 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.
October in Minya compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Minya in October?
In October, Minya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Minya.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min06:56 – 18:29
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
- 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 Minya
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Minya: score 100 against 66. In March, days are 5 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Minya month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January21° · 7.5 h
In January, Minya is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in January97February22° · 8.2 h
In February, Minya is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in February100March27° · 9.2 h
In March, Minya is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in March70April32° · 9.7 h
In April, Minya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in April50May36° · 11.0 h
In May, Minya is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.0 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in May50June38° · 12.1 h
In June, Minya is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.1 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 Minya.
Minya in June50July39° · 11.8 h
In July, Minya is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11.8 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 Minya.
Minya in July50August39° · 10.6 h
In August, Minya is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in August50September37° · 9.8 h
In September, Minya is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.8 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 Minya.
Minya in September66October32° · 8.8 h
In October, Minya is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in October97November27° · 8.2 h
In November, Minya is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in November95December22° · 7.5 h
In December, Minya is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Minya.
Minya in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Minya
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
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (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.
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 | 95 | 21° | 8° | 7.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 22° | 9° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 27° | 12° | 9.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 32° | 16° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 36° | 20° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 38° | 23° | 12.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 24° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 39° | 24° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 37° | 22° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 32° | 19° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 27° | 14° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 22° | 10° | 7.5 h | 0 | 1 |
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
Sunshine hours in Minya
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 11.5 hours of daylight in Minya, 77 % 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 Minya: 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 Minya: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Minya
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 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 Minya
How breezy and how cloudy Minya 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 Minya typically peaks at 18 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 9 % of the sky over Minya: 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 Minya
How often the day gets hot in Minya (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, Minya has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Minya
Weather for your travel dates
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Minya 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.
Minya has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 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 4 h 55 min
- Distance
- 3,670 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.
Good to know: Egypt
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Language
- Arabic
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +20
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Minya vs Asyut
In October Minya has the better holiday weather (score 66 vs 58). During the day Asyut is 2 °C warmer than Minya.
| in October | Minya | Asyut |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 66 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 34° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Minya ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Minya
When is the best time to visit Minya?
The best time to visit Minya 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 Minya?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Minya?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 5 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Minya get?
Minya gets around 3,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.1 hours a day; in January there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Minya in?
Minya is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Minya?
A nonstop flight from London to Minya takes about 4 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Minya?
Minya has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 95.