When to go · Siwa
Siwa in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Mar). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Mar). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- SiwaHighs 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
- 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
- Medium
Egypt overall: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Siwa, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Sep: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 0 (better)
Jan: 1
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
September: Outside the best window (Oct–Mar). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
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