Al Fayyum climate
Al Fayyum (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Fayyum climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 643 | 1254 | 60.2 |
| Feb | 2170 | 745 | 1458 | 70.3 |
| Mar | 2578 | 1050 | 1864 | 30.1 |
| Apr | 3086 | 1356 | 2271 | 30.1 |
| May | 3594 | 1864 | 2679 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2170 | 2985 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2272 | 3087 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 2373 | 3187 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3696 | 2169 | 2883 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 2578 | 1355 | 1966 | 160.6 |
| Dec | 2069 | 847 | 1458 | 70.3 |
| Year | 39102 | 643 | 2272 | 461.8 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 27% | 3.8 | 10:27 |
| Feb | 54% | 28% | 4.7 | 11:07 |
| Mar | 48% | 24% | 6.0 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 41% | 25% | 7.0 | 12:50 |
| May | 37% | 20% | 7.7 | 13:36 |
| Jun | 37% | 8% | 8.2 | 14:01 |
| Jul | 40% | 5% | 8.1 | 13:51 |
| Aug | 43% | 6% | 7.5 | 13:11 |
| Sep | 47% | 6% | 6.5 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 53% | 13% | 5.2 | 11:24 |
| Nov | 58% | 23% | 4.1 | 10:38 |
| Dec | 62% | 26% | 3.5 | 10:16 |
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 Fayyum is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.1 °C32.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 64% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (16 mm0.6 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 37% in May to 62% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 5%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in January to 14 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Fayyum
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 16 mm0.6 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 Fayyum
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 643 to 8 °C47 °F, about 7 mm0.3 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 2578 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1050 to 18 °C64 °F, about 2 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.
- 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 1355 to 21 °C69 °F, about 6 mm0.3 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 Fayyum compares
Compared with Cairo, about 93 km to the northeast, Al Fayyum has practically the same average temperature and receives 24% less precipitation (46 mm1.8 in vs 60 mm2.4 in).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Al Fayyum is the 18th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 24th 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: Hail (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Tabuk (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Sinnuris (pop. 133,532). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Al Fayyum, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Bani Suwayf 36 km · 23 °C74 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Al Fashn 54 km · 22 °C72 °F · 27 mm1.0 in
- 6th of October City 60 km · 22 °C71 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Cairo 93 km · 23 °C73 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Ashmun 111 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Samalut 112 km · 23 °C73 °F · 12 mm0.5 in
- Munuf 129 km · 22 °C72 °F · 65 mm2.6 in
- Minya 136 km · 23 °C74 °F · 10 mm0.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Fayyum?
August is the warmest month in Al Fayyum, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Fayyum?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Fayyum?
November is the wettest month with about 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Fayyum?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 84 m, while Al Fayyum lies at about 29 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.