Aswan Weather in May
Egypt · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high41°C (105°F)
Avg low23°C (73°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingPoor 2.5/10
Expect very hot days in Aswan in May: the average high is 41°C (105°F) and the average low is 23°C (73°F). May is spring in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 15%. You get roughly 13.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Aswan?
May is not the best time to visit Aswan (2.5/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in December to February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 41°C (105°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 32°C (89°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 15% |
| Cloud cover | 20% |
| Daylight | 13.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 11.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 12 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Aswan in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Aswan weather in other months
Jan25°C / 8°C1 mmExcellentFeb28°C / 10°C0 mmExcellentMar32°C / 14°C0 mmGoodApr37°C / 18°C0 mmFairMay41°C / 23°C0 mmPoorJun43°C / 25°C0 mmPoorJul43°C / 26°C0 mmPoorAug43°C / 27°C0 mmPoorSep42°C / 24°C0 mmPoorOct38°C / 21°C0 mmPoorNov31°C / 15°C0 mmExcellentDec26°C / 10°C0 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit AswanJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Luxor39°C · 0 mm
- Hurghada31°C · 0 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh35°C · 0 mm
- Aqaba34°C · 1 mm
- Giza35°C · 0 mm
- Madinah41°C · 3 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.