Samalut climate
Samalut (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Samalut climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1967 | 642 | 1254 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 2271 | 745 | 1458 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 2680 | 1050 | 1865 | 10.0 |
| Apr | 3188 | 1457 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| May | 3696 | 1966 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 38101 | 2271 | 3086 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 39103 | 2374 | 3188 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 39102 | 2374 | 3188 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2170 | 2983 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3289 | 1864 | 2576 | 00.0 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1254 | 1966 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 2169 | 846 | 1458 | 40.1 |
| Year | 39103 | 642 | 2373 | 120.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | 22% | 4.0 | 10:31 |
| Feb | 48% | 23% | 4.9 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 40% | 20% | 6.2 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 33% | 21% | 7.2 | 12:49 |
| May | 30% | 18% | 7.8 | 13:33 |
| Jun | 30% | 6% | 8.2 | 13:56 |
| Jul | 33% | 4% | 8.0 | 13:46 |
| Aug | 36% | 5% | 7.5 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 41% | 5% | 6.6 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 47% | 11% | 5.4 | 11:26 |
| Nov | 52% | 18% | 4.3 | 10:42 |
| Dec | 58% | 22% | 3.7 | 10:21 |
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 Samalut is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 23 °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 18.8 °C33.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 66% of the annual total. The wettest month is December (4 mm0.1 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 30% in May to 58% 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 Samalut
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C80 °F with 1 mm0.0 in to 4 mm0.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °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 Samalut
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1967 to 22 °C71 °F, lows 642 to 8 °C46 °F, about 3 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 2680 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 1050 to 19 °C66 °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 38101 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 2271 to 23 °C74 °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 2678 to 36 °C97 °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 Samalut compares
Compared with Minya, about 25 km to the south, Samalut has practically the same average temperature and receives 28% more precipitation (12 mm0.5 in vs 10 mm0.4 in).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Samalut is the 14th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 27th 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).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Maghaghah (pop. 118,223) and Bani Mazar (pop. 115,759). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Samalut, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Minya 25 km · 23 °C74 °F · 10 mm0.4 in
- Al Fashn 60 km · 22 °C72 °F · 27 mm1.0 in
- Mallawi 66 km · 23 °C74 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Bani Suwayf 93 km · 23 °C74 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Al Fayyum 112 km · 22 °C72 °F · 46 mm1.8 in
- Manfalut 114 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Abnub 124 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Assiut 134 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Samalut?
July is the warmest month in Samalut, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Samalut?
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 Samalut?
December is the wettest month with about 4 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Samalut?
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 103 m, while Samalut lies at about 41 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.