Kom Ombo climate
Kom Ombo (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kom Ombo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 745 | 1660 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1049 | 1865 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3289 | 1356 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| Apr | 3798 | 1864 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| May | 41106 | 2373 | 3289 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 43110 | 2577 | 3494 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 43110 | 2679 | 3595 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 44110 | 2680 | 3595 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 42107 | 2475 | 3391 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3799 | 2169 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Nov | 3187 | 1458 | 2272 | 00.0 |
| Dec | 2678 | 949 | 1763 | 00.0 |
| Year | 44110 | 745 | 2780 | 20.1 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42% | 20% | 4.8 | 10:46 |
| Feb | 33% | 21% | 5.7 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 24% | 20% | 6.7 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 18% | 23% | 7.5 | 12:42 |
| May | 15% | 20% | 7.9 | 13:19 |
| Jun | 15% | 11% | 8.1 | 13:39 |
| Jul | 17% | 12% | 8.0 | 13:31 |
| Aug | 18% | 12% | 7.5 | 12:59 |
| Sep | 21% | 10% | 6.9 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 26% | 12% | 5.8 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 37% | 13% | 5.0 | 10:55 |
| Dec | 43% | 18% | 4.5 | 10:38 |
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 Kom Ombo is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 44 °C110 °F and a low of 26 °C80 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.3 °C34.8 °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 mm0.0 in), the driest is July (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 15% in June to 43% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 10%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in January to 13 km/h (8 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kom Ombo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 44 °C110 °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 Kom Ombo
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 745 to 10 °C49 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3289 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1356 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 and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 43110 to 44 °C110 °F, lows 2577 to 26 °C80 °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 3187 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 1458 to 24 °C75 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Kom Ombo compares
Compared with Esna, about 99 km to the northwest, Kom Ombo is on average 1.4 °C2.6 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in October (1.7 °C3.1 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Kom Ombo is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 33rd 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: Madinah (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Al Kharj (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Aswan 43 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Esna 99 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Qina 189 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Sohag 263 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Tahta 293 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Hurghada 321 km · 25 °C78 °F · 9 mm0.3 in
- Assiut 349 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Abnub 359 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kom Ombo?
August is the warmest month in Kom Ombo, with an average high of 44 °C (110 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (80 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kom Ombo?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kom Ombo?
January is the wettest month with about 1 mm (0.0 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kom Ombo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
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 171 m, while Kom Ombo lies at about 108 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.