Weather and climate in Asyut (Egypt)

The climate of Asyut is subtropical desert, with very mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in central Egypt, along the course of the Nile. In ancient times it was known as Lycopolis.
The city is located on the plain, but the weather station is 227 meters (745 feet) above sea level.
We are in one of the driest areas in the world. It may not even rain for a few years in a row.
The sun shines all year round.

Asyut - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.8 °C (55.0 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 0 millimeters (0 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. In practice, it never rains.

Asyut - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 31.2 °C (88.2 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 37.6 °C (99.7 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 41.2 °C (106.2 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) in April 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.2 °C (111.6 °F) in April 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) in May 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (111.5 °F). However, it reached 48 °C (118.4 °F) in May 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in June 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F). However, it reached 48.2 °C (118.8 °F) in June 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) in August 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F). However, it reached 44.6 °C (112.3 °F) in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, it dropped to 15.6 °C (60.1 °F) in September 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) in October 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F) in October 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in December 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 35.2 °C (95.4 °F) in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).