Qaw el-KebirWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Qaw el-Kebir
Best visited in the cooler months (November-March); manage midday heat in shoulder seasons.
Winter
November-March · 15-25°C
Cooler daytime temperatures make travel across archaeological sites comfortable.
Spring/Autumn
March-April, September-October · 20-30°C
Warmer but manageable-avoid high summer heat.
Weather & Climate near Qaw el-Kebir
Climate
Qaw el-Kebir's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 99
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 6° - 20° | 13° | 0 mm | clear | 49% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Excellent | 7° - 22° | 15° | 1 mm | clear | 40% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.1h |
| March | Ideal | 10° - 26° | 18° | 0 mm | clear | 31% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 32° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 25% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Ideal | 20° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 22% | 3.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.3h |
| June | Ideal | 22° - 38° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 23% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.6h |
| July | Ideal | 23° - 37° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 25% | 3.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.5h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 37° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 27% | 3.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 31% | 3.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 37% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.4h |
| November | Ideal | 11° - 26° | 19° | 0 mm | clear | 44% | 2.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.7h |
| December | Excellent | 7° - 21° | 14° | 0 mm | clear | 51% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.4h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Qaw el-Kebir
Reach Qaw el-Kebir from Sohag or Qena by regional road; private car or guided tour is recommended for archaeological site visits.
Tips for Visiting Qaw el-Kebir
- Carry sun protection and water-the area is hot and shade is scarce in summer.
- Hire a local guide if seeking archaeological context-many sites around Qaw el-Kebir are little explained on-site.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Upper Egyptian towns for a fuller sense of regional antiquity.