Amarna ȝḫ.t-Jtn
Amarna is an ancient city and archaeological site in Egypt. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching between 35 °C and 38 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when daytime highs are around 19 °C to 21 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with only about 1 mm of rain recorded in a few months.
Amarna is located 267 km from Cairo. The nearest airport is Asyut International Airport, which is 69 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
