Al Fashn climate
Al Fashn (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 27 mm1.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Fashn climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 642 | 1254 | 40.1 |
| Feb | 2170 | 745 | 1457 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 2678 | 1050 | 1864 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 3087 | 1456 | 2272 | 10.0 |
| May | 3595 | 1865 | 2780 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2170 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2373 | 3187 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 2373 | 3187 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3696 | 2169 | 2883 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1763 | 2476 | 10.1 |
| Nov | 2578 | 1254 | 1966 | 90.4 |
| Dec | 2068 | 846 | 1457 | 50.2 |
| Year | 39102 | 642 | 2272 | 271.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 22% | 4.0 | 10:29 |
| Feb | 52% | 23% | 4.9 | 11:08 |
| Mar | 45% | 20% | 6.2 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 38% | 21% | 7.2 | 12:50 |
| May | 33% | 18% | 7.8 | 13:34 |
| Jun | 34% | 6% | 8.2 | 13:58 |
| Jul | 37% | 4% | 8.0 | 13:49 |
| Aug | 39% | 5% | 7.5 | 13:10 |
| Sep | 44% | 5% | 6.6 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 50% | 11% | 5.4 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 55% | 18% | 4.3 | 10:40 |
| Dec | 60% | 22% | 3.7 | 10:19 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Al Fashn is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.5 °C33.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 27 mm1.0 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 67% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (9 mm0.4 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 33% in May to 60% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 4%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in January to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Fashn
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 9 mm0.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C102 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Al Fashn
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 642 to 8 °C46 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2678 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1050 to 18 °C65 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2578 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1254 to 21 °C69 °F, about 4 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Al Fashn compares
Compared with Bani Suwayf, about 34 km to the northeast, Al Fashn is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler and receives 11% more precipitation (27 mm1.0 in vs 24 mm0.9 in). The difference is largest in March (1.1 °C1.9 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Al Fashn is the 19th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 25th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Egypt climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Tabuk (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Hail (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Sakakah (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Bani Suwayf 34 km · 23 °C74 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Al Fayyum 54 km · 22 °C72 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Samalut 60 km · 23 °C73 °F · 12 mm0.5 in
- Minya 82 km · 23 °C74 °F · 10 mm0.4 in
- 6th of October City 111 km · 22 °C71 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Mallawi 121 km · 23 °C74 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Cairo 142 km · 23 °C73 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Ashmun 164 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Fashn?
July is the warmest month in Al Fashn, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Fashn?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Fashn?
November is the wettest month with about 9 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Fashn?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.