When to go · Siwa
Siwa in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (near 40°C (104°F)), and the summer sandstorm season.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (near 104°F (40°C)), and the summer sandstorm season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (near 40°C (104°F)), and the summer sandstorm season.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (near 104°F (40°C)), and the summer sandstorm season.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- SiwaHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Western Desert oases, Egypt · Siwa, Bahariya, the White Deserthot
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: Same heat; European holidaymakers fill Red Sea resorts.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Siwa, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (near 40°C), and the summer sandstorm season.
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