Aswan weather in August

Aswan, Egypt
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August in Aswan: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 42°C afternoons.

#12 of 12 months in Aswan · #870 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 33/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Aswan climate normals — August

Daytime high42°C / 108°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low28°C / 82°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity20%🌵 dry
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine11.9 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)137😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Aswan in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Aswan?
August in Aswan: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 42°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Aswan on SeasonMap's comfort score (33/100).
What is the weather like in Aswan in August?
In August, Aswan averages a daily high of 42.1°C and a low of 27.7°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Aswan in August?
Aswan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 137 in August.

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