When to go · Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel in January
Great month. Inside Abu Simbel's best window: Nov–Feb.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 24°C75°F / 9°C48°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- High
- Egypt overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Abu Simbel
Inside Abu Simbel's best window: Nov–Feb.
Weather in January
- Abu SimbelHighs around 24 °C, lows around 9 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 75 °F, lows around 48 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Upper Egypt (Nile Valley), Egypt · Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbelbest weather
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- High
- Prices · Egypt overall
- High
Egypt overall: Peak Nile season: warm days, cool nights. Cruises and Luxor hotels book out around New Year.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings