Aswan weather in May
May in Aswan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 40°C afternoons.
#8 of 12 months in Aswan · #880 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Aswan climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 40°C / 103°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 16% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 99 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Aswan in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Aswan?
- May in Aswan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 40°C afternoons. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Aswan on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Aswan in May?
- In May, Aswan averages a daily high of 39.7°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aswan in May?
- Aswan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 99 in May.