AI-generatedSohag at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,530 h
- Rain a year
- 3 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 67 m
Climate in Sohag
Sohag 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 22 °C. With around 3,530 hours of sunshine a year, Sohag is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sohag
The best time to visit Sohag 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 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 3 mm fall in an average year.
Sohag through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sohag in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–39 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Sohag in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Sohag in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–39 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Sohag in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 8.2 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 – February
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: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:5218:26
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 06:37–07:23 · evening 17:55–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:37 · evening 18:40–18:49
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 Sohag compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 16° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Sohag in October?
In October, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 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 Sohag.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:52 – 18:26
- 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
- 7 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %5 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- 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 Sohag
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 Sohag: score 99 against 52. In February, days are 11 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sohag month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January22° · 8.0 h
In January, Sohag is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in January99February24° · 8.7 h
In February, Sohag is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in February88March29° · 9.5 h
In March, Sohag is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in March54April34° · 10.0 h
In April, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in April50May39° · 10.8 h
In May, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.8 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in May50June41° · 11.8 h
In June, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in June50July41° · 11.5 h
In July, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11.5 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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in July50August41° · 10.3 h
In August, Sohag 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 Sohag.
Sohag in August50September39° · 9.7 h
In September, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °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 Sohag.
Sohag in September52October35° · 8.9 h
In October, Sohag is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 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 Sohag.
Sohag in October88November29° · 8.7 h
In November, Sohag is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag in November97December24° · 8.0 h
In December, Sohag is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sohag.
Sohag 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 Sohag
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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 97 | 22° | 7° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 24° | 9° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 29° | 12° | 9.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 34° | 16° | 10.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 21° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 41° | 23° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 24° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 24° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 22° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 35° | 18° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 29° | 13° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 97 | 24° | 9° | 8.0 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
26.56° N, 31.69° E · 67 m · Africa/Cairo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sohag
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 8.9 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Sohag, 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 Sohag: 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 Sohag: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index
UV index in Sohag
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 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 and clouds in Sohag
How breezy and how cloudy Sohag 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 Sohag 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 7 % of the sky over Sohag: mostly clear, with about 8.9 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 Sohag
How often the day gets hot in Sohag (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, Sohag has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °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
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Sohag 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.
Sohag has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 64
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 33 °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
- 39 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 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 10 min
- Distance
- 3,870 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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Sohag vs Akhmim
In October the holiday weather in Sohag and Akhmim is about equally good (score 52 vs 53). During the day it is about as warm in Akhmim as in Sohag.
| in October | Sohag | Akhmim |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 53 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Sohag
When is the best time to visit Sohag?
The best time to visit Sohag 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 Sohag?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Sohag?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 3 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Sohag get?
Sohag gets around 3,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.8 hours a day; in January there are 8.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Sohag in?
Sohag is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sohag?
A nonstop flight from London to Sohag takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sohag?
Sohag has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 64, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 97.