Temple of Dakka

Temple Nubian temple originally built under Roman rule

A Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Thoth, the Temple of Dakka was relocated during the Aswan High Dam salvage and now stands among other Nubian monuments; tourists arrive for reliefs and Nile-side archaeology.

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Temple of Dakka
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Best Time to Visit Temple of Dakka #

Best visited in winter (November-February) when temperatures are milder for exploring this Aswan-region temple.

Winter (Best)
Nov-Feb · 15 to 25°C
Cooler, dry weather ideal for exploring Nubian temples without the extreme heat of summer.
Spring/Autumn (Warm)
Mar-Apr, Oct · 25 to 35°C
Warmer conditions; comfortable early/late in the day but hotter at midday.
Summer (Very hot)
May-Sep · 35 to 45°C
Extremely hot daytime temperatures - outdoor sightseeing is uncomfortable and best avoided at midday.

Weather & Climate near Temple of Dakka #

Climate

Temple of Dakka's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilOctoberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° – 24°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° – 25°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 30°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
19° – 36°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° – 39°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° – 41°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° – 41°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
26° – 41°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° – 39°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October 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

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° – 36°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° – 30°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° – 25°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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