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 then reach 19 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.0 in to 3 mm0.1 in 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 ideal. That means 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
The nearest larger place is Assiut, about 110 km to the southeast. Compared with it, Minya is on average 1 °C1.8 °F cooler. It 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).
World Climates covers 39 places in Egypt. By annual mean temperature, Minya is the 13th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 28th wettest. See all of them on the Egypt climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Tabuk (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Hail (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Sabha (Libya, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Samalut 25 km · 23 °C73 °F · 12 mm0.5 in
- Climate in Mallawi 41 km · 23 °C74 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Climate in Al Fashn 82 km · 22 °C72 °F · 27 mm1.0 in
- Climate in Manfalut 89 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Climate in Abnub 99 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Climate in Assiut 110 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Climate in Bani Suwayf 114 km · 23 °C74 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Climate 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. Its average high is 40 °C (103 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Minya?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 19 °C (67 °F) and its average low is 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. The gaps are largest 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.