Abu Simbel أبو سمبل
Abu Simbel, Egypt UNESCO World Heritage Site
Abu Simbel is an archaeological site, temple complex, and architectural ensemble located in the Aswan Governorate of Egypt. Commissioned by Ramesses II, the site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. It is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows with no rain recorded across all months. January and December are the coolest months with daily highs of 22 °C and 23 °C and lows of 10 °C and 12 °C. June, July, and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 39 °C and lows of 26 °C.
Abu Simbel Airport is the nearest airport at a distance of 5 km. Aswan International Airport is located 218 km away, and the capital Cairo is 858 km away. The site is open from 6 to 5. Opening hours and additional details can be found on the official website.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 35 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
