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WV25

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WV25 essentials

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

WV25 at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit WV25

Winter months are optimal for field visits; any archaeological visitation should be planned with local authorities and specialists.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 10-25°C
Cooler and most comfortable for desert fieldwork.
Spring
Mar-Apr · 15-30°C
Warm with occasional winds; good for short excursions.
Summer
May-Oct · 30-45°C
Extreme heat - not recommended for prolonged outdoor activity.

Weather & Climate near WV25

Climate

WV25'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 7°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 105 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 7° - 22° 14° 0 mm clear 45% 2.4 m/s 1.0 high 10.6h
February Ideal 8° - 25° 16° 0 mm clear 36% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.2h
March Ideal 12° - 29° 20° 0 mm clear 26% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 18° - 35° 26° 0 mm clear 20% 2.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
May Ideal 22° - 39° 30° 0 mm clear 18% 3.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.3h
June Ideal 24° - 40° 32° 0 mm clear 18% 3.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
July Ideal 25° - 40° 33° 0 mm clear 20% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.4h
August Ideal 25° - 40° 33° 0 mm clear 21% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 23° - 38° 30° 0 mm clear 25% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 30% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 13° - 28° 20° 0 mm clear 40% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h
December Ideal 8° - 24° 16° 0 mm clear 47% 2.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to WV25

As with other New Valley sites, access requires travel from Kharga or other regional centers with authorised vehicles and guides. Contact the Supreme Council of Antiquities or licensed local operators for permits and logistics.

Tips for Visiting WV25

  • When visiting mapped archaeological coordinates, travel with official permits and a guide who has local excavation knowledge.
  • Expect minimal facilities - bring shade, food and contingency water.
  • Photograph site markers and coordinates carefully; GPS accuracy helps link field visits to published reports.