Aswan · SummerMonth summary
Aswan weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
28°C – 42°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Aswan in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: August brings a challenging climate (3.9/10). November offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Aswan in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Aswan sees high temperatures (42°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 9°C | 22°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 10°C | 24°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.4h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 30°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.8h | 9.0/10 |
| 🥵 April | 20°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 24°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 27°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 28°C | 42°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 26°C | 40°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 October | 22°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 16°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 9.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 24°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.1h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Aswan averages 42°C, 1% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Aswan in August
Is August a good time to visit Aswan?
August is not recommended for Aswan (score 3.9/10). With 1% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine, consider November (9.1/10) instead.
Is it too hot in Aswan in August?
Temperatures reach 42°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.0h/day.
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