When to go · Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Egypt: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Medium; Egypt overall
Prices: Medium; Egypt overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEgypt month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Egypt: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Abu SimbelHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 19 °C (66 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 66 °F (19 °C), rain on about 0 days
Upper Egypt (Nile Valley), Egypt · Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbelfine
Dry all year; 40 °C (104 °F)+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.Dry all year; 104 °F (40 °C)+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.

Egypt overall: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abu Simbel, side by side.

First month

Second month

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Egypt: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.

January: Inside Abu Simbel's best window: Nov–Feb.

Abu Simbel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.