Esna climate
Esna (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Esna climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2272 | 744 | 1458 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 2577 | 948 | 1763 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3086 | 1254 | 2170 | 00.0 |
| Apr | 3595 | 1763 | 2679 | 00.0 |
| May | 39102 | 2271 | 3087 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 42107 | 2476 | 3391 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 42107 | 2578 | 3492 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 42107 | 2577 | 3492 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 40103 | 2272 | 3188 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3596 | 1967 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Nov | 2984 | 1356 | 2170 | 00.0 |
| Dec | 2474 | 947 | 1661 | 00.0 |
| Year | 42107 | 744 | 2578 | 20.1 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 20% | 4.6 | 10:43 |
| Feb | 36% | 21% | 5.5 | 11:16 |
| Mar | 26% | 20% | 6.6 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 20% | 21% | 7.4 | 12:43 |
| May | 18% | 18% | 7.8 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 18% | 8% | 8.2 | 13:42 |
| Jul | 20% | 8% | 8.0 | 13:34 |
| Aug | 21% | 9% | 7.5 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 25% | 7% | 6.8 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 30% | 11% | 5.7 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 40% | 14% | 4.8 | 10:52 |
| Dec | 47% | 19% | 4.3 | 10:34 |
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 Esna is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C107 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 22 °C72 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.2 °C34.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation in an average year. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is January (1 mm0.1 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 18% in May to 47% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 7%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in January to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Esna
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 22 °C72 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 1 mm0.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C107 °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 Esna
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 744 to 9 °C48 °F, about 0 mm0.0 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 3086 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1254 to 22 °C71 °F, about 0 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 around 42 °C107 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C78 °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 2984 to 40 °C103 °F, lows 1356 to 22 °C72 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Esna compares
Compared with Assiut, about 250 km to the northwest, Esna is on average 1.2 °C2.2 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Esna is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 35th 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: Unaizah (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Madinah (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Luxor (pop. 422,407). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Esna, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Qina 98 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Kom Ombo 99 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Aswan 138 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Sohag 165 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Tahta 195 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Assiut 250 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Hurghada 252 km · 25 °C78 °F · 9 mm0.3 in
- Abnub 260 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Esna?
July is the warmest month in Esna, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Esna?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Esna?
January is the wettest month with about 1 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Esna?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 248 m, while Esna lies at about 86 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.1 °C1.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.