Assiut, Egypt Weather & Climate 2026

BWh Hot Desert

Monthly climate averages for Assiut, Egypt. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Assiut, Egypt experiences average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 0 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
8.2/10
Best: March, April, October, November
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 31°C / 17°C
Feels Like 29°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 0
Rainfall 0 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 36%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Best Time to Visit
Hottest Month
40°C
July
Avg Low25°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
7°C
January
Avg High20°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High20°C
Avg Low7°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
June (Gusts 40)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding June, July, August due to extreme heat.

Sun Position
Sunrise 06:02
Daylight 13.8h
Sunset 19:52

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Assiut, Egypt

Continent
Africa
Country
Egypt
City
Assiut
Population
528.7K
Coordinates
27.18°, 31.18°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 0 days/mo

Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

48°C 42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C 0°C -6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 20°C / 7°C . Feb: 22°C / 8°C . Mar: 27°C / 12°C . Apr: 33°C / 16°C . May: 37°C / 21°C . Jun: 39°C / 24°C . Jul: 40°C / 25°C . Aug: 39°C / 25°C . Sep: 37°C / 23°C . Oct: 33°C / 19°C . Nov: 27°C / 14°C . Dec: 22°C / 10°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 8 mm 10 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 1 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 0 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 1 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 51%. Feb: 45%. Mar: 34%. Apr: 27%. May: 23%. Jun: 25%. Jul: 27%. Aug: 29%. Sep: 35%. Oct: 41%. Nov: 47%. Dec: 53%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 15 30 45 60 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind SpeedGusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 19 km/h . Aug: 20 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 18 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 15 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.

Monthly Daylight Hours

15h 13h 11h 9h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January
Good
Temp
20°C / 7°C
Feels Like
17°C / 5°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.6h Good
Humidity
51% Moderate
UV
4 Moderate
February
Good
Temp
22°C / 8°C
Feels Like
19°C / 6°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
45% Moderate
UV
4.9 Moderate
March best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 12°C
Feels Like
24°C / 9°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
34% Comfortable
UV
6.1 High
April best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 16°C
Feels Like
30°C / 14°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
27% Comfortable
UV
6.8 High
May
Good
Temp
37°C / 21°C
Feels Like
35°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.2h Excellent
Humidity
23% Comfortable
UV
7.2 Very High
June
Good
Temp
39°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 23°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.6h Excellent
Humidity
25% Comfortable
UV
7.2 Very High
July
Fair
Temp
40°C / 25°C
Feels Like
39°C / 25°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
27% Comfortable
UV
7.2 Very High
August
Fair
Temp
39°C / 25°C
Feels Like
38°C / 25°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
29% Comfortable
UV
7.1 Very High
September
Good
Temp
37°C / 23°C
Feels Like
36°C / 23°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
35% Comfortable
UV
6.5 High
October best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 19°C
Feels Like
31°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
41% Moderate
UV
5.5 High
November best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 14°C
Feels Like
25°C / 13°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
47% Moderate
UV
4.3 Moderate
December
Good
Temp
22°C / 10°C
Feels Like
19°C / 7°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
9.5h Good
Humidity
53% Moderate
UV
3.7 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 20°C / 7°C 17°C / 5°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 9.6h Good 51% Moderate 4 Moderate Good View Details
February 22°C / 8°C 19°C / 6°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.1h Excellent 45% Moderate 4.9 Moderate Good View Details
March best 27°C / 12°C 24°C / 9°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 34% Comfortable 6.1 High Excellent View Details
April best 33°C / 16°C 30°C / 14°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.7h Excellent 27% Comfortable 6.8 High Excellent View Details
May 37°C / 21°C 35°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.2h Excellent 23% Comfortable 7.2 Very High Good View Details
June 39°C / 24°C 37°C / 23°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.6h Excellent 25% Comfortable 7.2 Very High Good View Details
July 40°C / 25°C 39°C / 25°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12.3h Excellent 27% Comfortable 7.2 Very High Fair View Details
August 39°C / 25°C 38°C / 25°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 12h Excellent 29% Comfortable 7.1 Very High Fair View Details
September 37°C / 23°C 36°C / 23°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.4h Excellent 35% Comfortable 6.5 High Good View Details
October best 33°C / 19°C 31°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.6h Excellent 41% Moderate 5.5 High Excellent View Details
November best 27°C / 14°C 25°C / 13°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 9.8h Good 47% Moderate 4.3 Moderate Excellent View Details
December 22°C / 10°C 19°C / 7°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 9.5h Good 53% Moderate 3.7 Moderate Good View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Assiut are March, April, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Assiut, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Assiut is July, with average daytime highs of 40°C (103°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Assiut is January, with average overnight lows of 7°C (45°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Assiut is March, averaging 1mm of precipitation across 0 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Assiut receives approximately 133 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Assiut.
The least favorable months to visit Assiut are June, July, August, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider March, April, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Assiut is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Assiut is 36%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Assiut are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Assiut averages 24 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 12%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Assiut is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Assiut has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Assiut ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 29°C (84°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Assiut. It earns a climate score of 7/10 with Good.
For June in Assiut, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 39°C (102°F) and 0 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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