When to go · Siwa
Siwa in June
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) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Low
- 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 June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- SiwaHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °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
- Low
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Low
Egypt overall: Very hot in the valley; Red Sea diving is fine; low cruise prices.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Siwa, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
June: 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