When to go · Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40°C+ days).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (104°F+ days).

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Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Abu Simbel

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40°C+ days).Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (104°F+ days).

Long-term averages

Abu SimbelHighs around 40 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 104 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 0 days
Upper Egypt (Nile Valley), Egypt · Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbelhot
Dry all year; 40 °C+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.Dry all year; 104 °F+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.

Egypt overall: Same heat; European holidaymakers fill Red Sea resorts.