Akoris, Egypt

Administrative Seat Ancient Egyptian archaeological site with Greco-Roman remains

Along the Nile in Minya Governorate, Akoris preserves rock-cut temples and Greco-Roman remains; visitors explore tombs, ancient reliefs and the agricultural landscape of Upper Egypt.

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Akoris, Egypt
Akoris (Tihna el-Gebel), Minya Governorate, Egypt
28.1889, 30.7694

How to Get to Akoris, Egypt #

From Minya city, drive south along the Nile toward Tihna el-Gebel; local roads connect to the site. Hiring a driver or guide in Minya simplifies logistics and access.

Tips for Visiting Akoris, Egypt #

  • Visit the local museum in Minya to see artifacts from nearby sites before exploring in the field.
  • Hire a guide; many smaller sites have little interpretation on the ground.
  • Avoid the midday heat - schedule visits for morning or late afternoon.

Best Time to Visit Akoris, Egypt #

Cooler months are preferable for outdoor archaeological sites; avoid the height of summer.

Winter
November-March · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Cooler temperatures for visiting archaeological sites in Upper Egypt.
Autumn/Spring
March-April; October-November · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Shoulder seasons with fewer crowds and manageable heat.

Weather & Climate near Akoris, Egypt #

Climate

Akoris, Egypt's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 127 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°
30%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 36°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
30%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 30°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
20°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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