Aswan Holiday Weather Overview
Aswan is a city that can be found in the south of Egypt and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate. It can found on the east bank of the River Nile just to the north of the Aswan Dams and includes a community that can be found on the island of Elephantine.
Best food and places to eat in Aswan
The types of cuisine available in Aswan are somewhat limited to Mediterranean styles of cooking with the odd Italian and Middle Eastern restaurant in the city.
Some of the best food in Aswan is available in restaurants such as the 1902 Restaurant, El Dokka, The Terrace, the Al Masry, the Makka, the Porto Sono, the El Masry, the Ad-Dukka, the Salah el-Din, the Chef Khalil and the Panorama Restaurant. The prices are varied at each of these restaurants and each has its own stunning views and surroundings.
Top hotels in Aswan
There are very few hotels and motels to choose from in Aswan but those that are there range from the luxurious and expensive to the more reasonable and Spartan.
The more expensive hotels include the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, the Moevenpick Resort Aswan, the Marhaba Palace Hotel, the Basma Hotel, the LTI Pyramisa Isis Island Resort & Spa, the Isis Corniche Hotel, the Helnan Aswan Hotel and the Nile Hotel Aswan. These hotels are situated in some of the most ideal locations in Aswan and have beautiful views of the city and the River Nile.
For the more restricted budget there is the Memnon Hotel, the SunSet Hotel, the Hathor Hotel, the Keylany Hotel and the Philae Hotel.
Things to do and see in Aswan
Aswan’s main attractions are focused around beautiful gardens and historical landmarks. There is also the option of visiting the Aswan Dams and more particularly, the High Dam.
The historical landmarks and attractions in Aswan include the Unfinished Obelisk, the ancient ruins of Qubbet el-Hawa, the Monastery of St. Simeon, the ancient ruins of New Kalabsha, the Nubian village, the Aswan Sculpture Park, the Nubian Museum, the Temple of Philae, Animalia and the Sound and Light Show in Philae.
The areas of natural beauty include Kitchner’s Island, Philae Island, Elephantine Island, the Aswan Botanical Gardens, the Feryal Garden and the Gharb Seheil.
When is the best month to visit Aswan?
The hot temperatures and arid climate mean that Aswan can almost unbearable during the summer months though the humidity is low so it is best to visit Aswan during March and April in order to avoid the high levels of humidity, still enjoy the warm temperatures without it getting too hot.
Climate in Aswan
Aswan has a subtropical desert low latitude arid hot climate. The annual average temperature is around 26 degrees Celsius and the seasons are split into two distinct categories, summer and winter. The summer months tend to be the hottest and most arid whilst the winter months are much cooler.
Rain is extremely rare in Aswan with only 1mm falling on average in the city in the course of the year and generally falls in May.
Winter in Aswan
Winter comes to Aswan during December, January and February when the temperatures dip to 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. There is no rainfall but the humidity levels are extremely high with no light breeze to bring relief from the heat. During the nights the temperatures drop down to between 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.
Summer in Aswan
Summer runs from March to November with temperatures reaching upwards of 40 degrees Celsius during June, July and August. The average daily temperature ranges between 22 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius and humidity levels drop to a low during June. June is the hottest month of the year on average and has no rainfall, the lowest humidity and no wind to bring relief from the daily heat.
What to pack and wear in Aswan?
Light clothing is more than sufficient even in the cooler months whilst visiting Aswan though it is advisable to take insect repellent with you due to the disease carrying insects that live close to the river. If you are visiting during December, January or February you will need some warmer clothing to cope with the low temperature during the night.
Best months to visit Aswan?
January and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Aswan. The weather averages gathered from Aswan weather forecast and Aswan weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 22°c and average of 358 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Aswan?
January and December are the coldest months with temperature at around 10°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Aswan?
January and May receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 0.23mm.
Travelling to Aswan? Check out our Weather averages of Aswan to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Aswan section.