Best time to visit Abu Simbel
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Abu Simbel
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Abu Simbel).
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Private Transfer Luxor to Hurghada - 2
Aswan Abu Simble Private Tour Experience - 3
Abu Simbel Temple 2 Hours Sound and Light show - 4
Private Transfer Luxor to Aswan - 5Private Transfer Aswan to Luxor
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Private Tour to Abo Simbel Temple from Aswan
Last refreshed 2026-06-22.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Abu Simbel (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Abu Simbel's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10–22 | 18 | 0 | 2 | — | 36% | 21 | 230 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| Feb | 11–23 | 19 | 0 | 0 | — | 30% | 23 | 225 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 16–29 | 25 | 0 | 1 | — | 21% | 24 | 267 | 10 | Quiet | 9 |
| Apr | 21–34 | 30 | 0 | 0 | — | 16% | 25 | 268 | 11 | Quiet | 7 |
| May | 25–38 | 34 | 0 | 0 | — | 14% | 25 | 276 | 11 | Quiet | 4 |
| Jun | 28–41 | 37 | 0 | 0 | — | 13% | 25 | 271 | 11 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 28–41 | 38 | 0 | 0 | — | 15% | 23 | 278 | 11 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 29–41 | 39 | 0 | 3 | — | 20% | 25 | 274 | 10 | Moderate | 2 |
| Sep | 27–39 | 37 | 0 | 0 | — | 18% | 24 | 258 | 10 | Quiet | 3 |
| Oct | 23–35 | 33 | 0 | 0 | — | 23% | 24 | 255 | 8 | Moderate | 5 |
| Nov | 17–28 | 26 | 0 | 0 | — | 32% | 21 | 241 | 7 | Peak | 9 |
| Dec | 13–24 | 22 | 0 | 0 | — | 36% | 20 | 233 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
UV Index in Abu Simbel by Month
UV index in Abu Simbel peaks at 11 (extreme) in July, dropping to 6 (moderate) in December. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
December
9/1013–24°C (feels 22°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 233 sun hours · 36% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
November
9/1017–28°C (feels 26°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 241 sun hours · 32% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
January
9/1010–22°C (feels 18°C) · 0 rain days (2h) · 230 sun hours · 36% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high)
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February
9/1011–23°C (feels 19°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 225 sun hours · 30% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
March
9/1016–29°C (feels 25°C) · 0 rain days (1h) · 267 sun hours · 21% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
April
7/1021–34°C (feels 30°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 268 sun hours · 16% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
May
4/1025–38°C (feels 34°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 276 sun hours · 14% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
June
3/1028–41°C (feels 37°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 271 sun hours · 13% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
July
2/1028–41°C (feels 38°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 278 sun hours · 15% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme)
August
2/1029–41°C (feels 39°C) · 0 rain days (3h) · 274 sun hours · 20% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
September
3/1027–39°C (feels 37°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 258 sun hours · 18% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
October
5/1023–35°C (feels 33°C) · 0 rain days (0h) · 255 sun hours · 23% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (very high)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Abu Simbel
When is the best time to visit Abu Simbel?
December is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–24°C (0 rainy days). The top three months by score are December, November, January.
What is the worst time to visit Abu Simbel?
August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 29–41°C (0 rainy days).
Is Abu Simbel too hot in summer?
7 months (April, May, June, July, August, September, October) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Abu Simbel?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Abu Simbel have good weather but fewer tourists?
January (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and February (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Abu Simbel by month?
UV peaks at 11 (extreme) in July and is lowest in December at 6 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 6, Feb 8, Mar 10, Apr 11, May 11, Jun 11, Jul 11, Aug 10, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 7, Dec 6. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Abu Simbel in July?
July is the peak UV month in Abu Simbel, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Abu Simbel on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, August, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Abu Simbel bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is August with a typical-day mean of 34 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 61 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.