When to go · Siwa
Siwa in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Mar). Across Egypt: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Mar). Across Egypt: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- SiwaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Western Desert oases, Egypt · Siwa, Bahariya, the White Desertfine
Cold desert nights in winter; unbearable summer days. Check travel advice and permits.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Medium
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Siwa, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
April: Outside the best window (Oct–Mar). Across Egypt: Heating up in the south; Easter and Sham el-Nessim busy.
January: Inside Siwa's best window: Oct–Mar.
Siwa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen