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Temple of Dakka

Temple

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 essentials

Country: Egypt
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Pound (£,ج.م)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 122

Temple of Dakka at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 10° - 24° 17° 0 mm clear 43% 3.2 m/s 1.3 high 10.8h
February Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 0 mm clear 34% 3.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
March Ideal 15° - 30° 22° 0 mm clear 26% 3.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 19° - 36° 28° 0 mm clear 21% 3.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.6h
May Ideal 23° - 39° 31° 0 mm clear 19% 3.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.1h
June Ideal 25° - 41° 33° 0 mm clear 18% 3.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.4h
July Ideal 26° - 41° 34° 0 mm clear 20% 3.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.2h
August Ideal 26° - 41° 33° 0 mm clear 21% 3.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.8h
September Ideal 25° - 39° 32° 0 mm clear 23% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 21° - 36° 29° 0 mm clear 29% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
November Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 0 mm clear 38% 3.2 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
December Ideal 12° - 25° 18° 0 mm clear 45% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 10.7h