Weather of Abu Simbel

As Abu Simbel is located in a desert area, the weather of Abu Simbel is a bit on the extreme side. It is summer here from April-October with the temperature being higher than the rest of the year. June, July and August can get very warm and the weather of Abu Simbel can become quite uncomfortable to stay. During this time the average temperature can rise up to 105°F. Therefore you can expect a very warm summer with blistering sun if you are in this city of Abu Simbel during the summer seasons. In Abu Simbel the highest recorded temperature in the summer was 120°F.

Sun festival in Abu Simbel, takes place twice a year. First, on the anniversary of King Ramses’s rise to the throne & second, on his birthday. Those are 22nd February and 22nd October. If you want to be an active part of this festival then you must go through the weather forecast of these two months. Here, in the month of February the average temperature usually varies from 57°F- 23°F. Average temperature of February is 62°F. Average high temperature of this region could go up to 78°F and the average low temperature could be 48°F. February is the dry month. Here, in this festive time you can expect the least amount of rain. On the other hand, in the month of October the average temperatures usually remain within 82°F. Here in this time of the year you can expect some amount of rainfall though it is very rare.

What ever might be your month of visit to Abu Simbel, the morning time is the best time to visit here. However, when you arrive at Abu Simbel it can warm you up pretty quickly as it is a desert place. The weather of Abu Simbel remains hot all the time over the year. So for that to beat the heat, you must wear some comfortable clothes and shoes. You must take some sun block, and a bottle of water too. Drinks and food are an essential, when you are traveling here in Abu Simbel.