CLIMATE

The area enjoys a dry desert climate that is neither humid nor oppressive, which makes it an ideal environment. There are hardly any mosquitoes. The area is always dry and sunny, rain is very rare. The winter months from December to the end of February are more prone to the wind than the summer, however the wind doesn’t last for more than few hours.

From mid October to April the nights and early mornings can be cold and temperatures might drop to 8°C, so remember to bring warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag. During the day, temperatures climb again to over 25°C.

The day temperatures from April to June are similar to warm summer in Europe. In the middle of the day, temperatures average about 30°C but can reach 35°C+. The hottest months are August and September when the temperature can reach 40°C. On the lake the temperature is always a few degrees lower due to the cooling effect of a large body of water.

Average maximum air temperature in Centigrade:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

26

27

29

33

35

36

40

40

37

36

33

29

Lake Nasser water temperature in Centigrade:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

19

20

21

24

25

26

27

28

28

25

23

20