Umm UbeidaUmm Ubeida at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Umm Ubeida
Best visited in the cooler months to avoid desert heat; travel requires planning and local knowledge.
Cool season
October-March · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Milder daytime temperatures for desert travel and exploration.
Hot season (avoid)
April-September · 30-45°C (86-113°F)
Extreme heat and limited services; travel discouraged.
Weather & Climate near Umm Ubeida
Climate
Umm Ubeida'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 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 86
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 19° | 14° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 53% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 9 mm | clear | 44% | 4.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 28° | 21° | 3 mm | clear | 35% | 4.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 31% | 3.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.5h |
| June | Ideal | 21° - 34° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 31% | 3.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 33% | 3.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 35° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 35% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 33° | 27° | 1 mm | clear | 39% | 3.2 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 8 mm | clear | 47% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 13 mm | clear | 55% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 20° | 15° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Umm Ubeida
Access is by road from larger centers in Matrouh Governorate; travel typically requires a sturdy vehicle and local guides familiar with desert navigation. Distances are long and services sparse - plan fuel and supplies accordingly.
Tips for Visiting Umm Ubeida
- Bring plenty of water and a GPS device; directions in remote parts of the Western Desert can be confusing and signage sparse.
- Respect archaeological and natural sites - many Bedouin shepherding routes cross the area and local permission may be necessary.
- Plan a vehicle with sufficient clearance; sand and rough tracks are common.