Minya climate
Minya (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Minya climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 642 | 1254 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 2272 | 745 | 1558 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 2780 | 1051 | 1966 | 10.0 |
| Apr | 3289 | 1558 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| May | 3697 | 1967 | 2882 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 39102 | 2272 | 3187 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 40103 | 2474 | 3289 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 39103 | 2475 | 3189 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3798 | 2170 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1864 | 2577 | 00.0 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1254 | 1966 | 20.1 |
| Dec | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 30.1 |
| Year | 40103 | 642 | 2374 | 100.4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 22% | 4.0 | 10:32 |
| Feb | 45% | 23% | 4.9 | 11:10 |
| Mar | 37% | 20% | 6.2 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 30% | 21% | 7.2 | 12:48 |
| May | 27% | 18% | 7.8 | 13:32 |
| Jun | 27% | 6% | 8.2 | 13:55 |
| Jul | 30% | 4% | 8.0 | 13:45 |
| Aug | 32% | 5% | 7.5 | 13:08 |
| Sep | 37% | 5% | 6.6 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 43% | 11% | 5.4 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 50% | 18% | 4.3 | 10:43 |
| Dec | 56% | 22% | 3.7 | 10:22 |
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 Minya is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C103 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C67 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.1 °C34.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 70% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (3 mm0.1 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 27% in May to 56% 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 14 km/h (9 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Minya
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 1 mm0.0 in to 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C103 °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 Minya
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 642 to 8 °C46 °F, about 2 mm0.1 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 2780 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1051 to 19 °C67 °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 39102 to 40 °C103 °F, lows 2272 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.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2679 to 37 °C98 °F, lows 1254 to 21 °C70 °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.
How Minya compares
Compared with Assiut, about 110 km to the southeast, Minya is on average 1 °C1.8 °F cooler and receives 301% more precipitation (10 mm0.4 in vs 2 mm0.1 in). The difference is largest in April (1.3 °C2.3 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Minya is the 13th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 28th 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 Sabha (Libya, BWh).
Nearby places
- Samalut 25 km · 23 °C73 °F · 12 mm0.5 in
- Mallawi 41 km · 23 °C74 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Al Fashn 82 km · 22 °C72 °F · 27 mm1.0 in
- Manfalut 89 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Abnub 99 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Assiut 110 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Bani Suwayf 114 km · 23 °C74 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Al Fayyum 136 km · 22 °C72 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Minya?
July is the warmest month in Minya, with an average high of 40 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Minya?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (67 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Minya?
December is the wettest month with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Minya?
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 115 m, while Minya lies at about 52 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.