Temple of Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo, Egypt
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an Egyptian temple and archaeological site consisting of ruins. It is one of the 72 sights listed on this site and ranks 37th among the most looked-up sights in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to October, with daily highs reaching about 41 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when daily highs are around 22 °C to 24 °C. There is no recorded rainfall during the year.
Aswan International Airport is the nearest airport, located 56 km away. The site is 644 km from Cairo. Visitors can combine a trip to the temple with nearby sites such as Elephantine, the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, the Unfinished obelisk, or the Aswan Low Dam. Adult tickets cost LE140.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 41 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 29 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| 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.
