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Naqada weather & best time to visit

City break

Naqada at a glance

Best time
Dec – Feb
Warmest month
Jul · 43°
Sunshine a year
3,520 h
Rain a year
2 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+2 / UTC+3
Elevation
82 m

Climate in Naqada

Naqada has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,520 hours of sunshine a year, Naqada is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Naqada

The best time to visit Naqada 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.

Naqada through the seasons

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

Naqada in spring

Mar – May

60

Good

  • 30–40 °C by day
  • 10.1 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Naqada in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 42–43 °C by day
  • 11.0 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Naqada in autumn

Sep – Nov

60

Good

  • 30–41 °C by day
  • 9.1 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Naqada in winter

Dec – Feb

98

Excellent

  • 23–25 °C by day
  • 8.4 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Naqada 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

49

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: December – February

Keep in mindPeak heat

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 23°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 35°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

06:4718:22

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 06:33–07:18 · evening 17:51–18:37
Blue hour
Morning 06:24–06:33 · evening 18:37–18:46

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 Naqada compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 38° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high38°33°
Night-time low20°16°
Daylight11.9 h11.2 h

What is the weather like in Naqada in October?

In October, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Naqada.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 35 min06:47 – 18:22
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 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 Naqada

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 Naqada: score 100 against 49. In February, days are 11 °C cooler than in October.

October vs February, Naqada
MonthOctoberFebruary
Holiday weather score49100better
Daytime high36°25°
Night-time low19°9°
Sunshine8.8 h9.0 h
Rainy days00
Rainfall0 mm0 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Naqada month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

97January23° · 8.1 h

In January, Naqada is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in January
100February25° · 9.0 h

In February, Naqada is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.0 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 Naqada.

Naqada in February
79March30° · 9.6 h

In March, Naqada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in March
50April36° · 10.1 h

In April, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in April
50May40° · 10.6 h

In May, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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 Naqada.

Naqada in May
50June42° · 11.6 h

In June, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in June
50July43° · 11.1 h

In July, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11.1 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in July
50August43° · 10.2 h

In August, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10.2 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, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in August
50September41° · 9.7 h

In September, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °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 Naqada.

Naqada in September
49October36° · 8.8 h

In October, Naqada is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in October
82November30° · 8.8 h

In November, Naqada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in November
97December25° · 8.2 h

In December, Naqada is warm: daytime highs average 25 °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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Naqada.

Naqada in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Naqada

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 July (25°). 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.

OctoberDay 36°Night 19°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9723°8°8.1 h00
FebruaryFeb10025°9°9.0 h00
MarchMar7930°13°9.6 h00
AprilApr5036°17°10.1 h00
MayMay5040°22°10.6 h00
JuneJun5042°24°11.6 h00
JulyJul5043°25°11.1 h00
AugustAug5043°25°10.2 h00
SeptemberSep5041°22°9.7 h00
OctoberOct4936°19°8.8 h00
NovemberNov8230°14°8.8 h00
DecemberDec9725°9°8.2 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

25.90° N, 32.72° E · 82 m · Africa/Cairo

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Naqada

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

Per year
3,520 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 8.1 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 Naqada, 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

Rain in Naqada: 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 Naqada: 0 mm in the whole month.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Naqada

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 20 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Naqada

How breezy and how cloudy Naqada 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Naqada typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
11 % · mostly clear
Clearest month
Sep · 2 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 22 %
OctoberCloud cover 7 %Sunshine 8.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 7 % of the sky over Naqada: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Naqada

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

Hot days a year
245 days
Hottest month
Jul · 43 °C
Hot months
Mar – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 30Daytime high 36 °C

In October, Naqada has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °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 Naqada

Weather for your travel dates

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

Naqada 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.

Naqada has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    59

    Fair

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

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    50

    Fair

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

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 43 °C by day
    • 10.5 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    49

    Fair

    • 36 °C by day
    • 8.8 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    97

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 8.1 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 20 min
Distance
3,980 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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Naqada vs Luxor

In October the holiday weather in Naqada and Luxor is about equally good (score 49 vs 49). During the day it is about as warm in Luxor as in Naqada.

Naqada vs Luxor, in October
in OctoberNaqadaLuxor
Holiday weather score4949
Daytime high36°36°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days00
Best timeDec – FebDec – Feb

Through the year

OctoberNaqada 36°Luxor 36°
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Egypt in October: the best places

In October, Naqada ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  5. 5El-Quseir31°27°97
  6. 6El Gouna32°28°95
  7. 7Dahab33°27°92
  8. 8Safaga33°28°90
  9. 26NaqadaThis page36°49
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Frequently asked questions about Naqada

When is the best time to visit Naqada?

The best time to visit Naqada 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 Naqada?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.

When does it rain most in Naqada?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Naqada get?

Naqada gets around 3,520 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.6 hours a day; in January there are 8.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Naqada in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Naqada?

A nonstop flight from London to Naqada takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,980 km.

Which school holidays are best for Naqada?

Naqada has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during October half-term (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 97.