Wadi El Rayan
Wadi El Rayan is a valley and nature reserve in Egypt. It is a Ramsar site located within the Faiyum Governorate.
Planning a visit
The climate is warmest from June to September, when daily highs reach about 37 °C. The coolest months are January and February, with daily highs around 20 °C and lows of about 8 °C or 9 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most months seeing only about 1 or 2 mm of rain.
Visitors can reach the site from Cairo, which is 123 km away. The nearest airport is Sphinx International Airport in Al Jiza, located 112 km from the reserve. While visiting, you can also go to Wadi al Hitan, which is about 40 km away. This site is the 71st most looked-up sight in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °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 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
