Temple of Ellesyia

Temple Egyptian temple relocated to safeguard Nubian heritage

Small Nubian temple originally located near the Second Cataract and relocated during the Aswan High Dam salvage; visited for its connection to Nubian antiquities and salvage archaeology.

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Temple of Ellesyia
22.6226, 31.9627
Free entry at the Aswan site; the relocated Temple of Ellesyia is housed at the Egyptian Museum of Turin and the Aswan site where it originally stood may have visitor access through museum/archaeological channels

How to Get to Temple of Ellesyia #

The original Aswan region sites are reached from Aswan city by road or organized tour; the temple’s relocated blocks may be seen in museum contexts (several Nubian temples were distributed to international museums as part of UNESCO’s rescue program). Visitors should check museum listings for the current display location.

Tips for Visiting Temple of Ellesyia #

  • If in Aswan, combine a visit with the larger collection of relocated Nubian temples at local museum displays to understand the UNESCO salvage context.
  • Photography rules vary; check with local site staff about permitted use.

Best Time to Visit Temple of Ellesyia #

Winter months are the most comfortable for visiting Aswan and nearby antiquities.

Winter (Nov-Feb)
Nov-Feb · 15-25°C
Cooler temperatures - the best season for visiting Aswan and outdoor archaeological sites.
Spring and autumn (Mar-May, Sep-Oct)
Mar-May, Sep-Oct · 20-30°C
Warmer but generally still comfortable for touring; avoid peak summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Temple of Ellesyia #

Climate

Temple of Ellesyia'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 11°C to 38°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
32%
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 28°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

April

April is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

May

May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 36°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

June

June is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
26° 38°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
27° 38°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
27° 38°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

September

September is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 37°
24%
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 34°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 34°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

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

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

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

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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