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Top sights in Aswan
- Philae – Former island in Aswan, Egypt
- Unfinished Obelisk – Ancient obelisk
- Elephantine – Island in the Nile, Egypt
- Kitchener's Island – Island in the Nile River at Aswan, Egypt
- Tombs of the Nobles – Ancient Egyptian necropolis in Thebes
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Getting around
Aswan is compact enough to get around mainly on foot. To reach the sights on the river islands or the West Bank you cross the river by motor boat or felucca; agree the price first, as operators try to overcharge tourists. For Philae, the High Dam and the unfinished obelisk you can take a taxi, tuk-tuk or horse-drawn carriage.
Staying safe
Aswan is generally a very safe city, but watch out for blatant pickpocketing attempts in the souq. Most horse-carriage drivers will not agree a price on arrival and expect you to give more.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Aswan (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Where to stay in Aswan
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Best time to visit Aswan
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Aswan are January to March and November to December, with average daytime highs of 72 to 85°F (22 to 29°C) and 0 to 0 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. June is the hottest month, averaging 107°F (42°C), and January the coolest at 72°F (22°C). January sees the most rain, around 0 days, while January is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| April | 95°F (35°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 95°F (35°C) |
| May | 102°F (39°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 102°F (39°C) |
| June | 107°F (42°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 107°F (42°C) |
| July | 107°F (42°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 107°F (42°C) |
| August | 107°F (42°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 107°F (42°C) |
| September | 104°F (40°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 104°F (40°C) |
| October | 97°F (36°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 97°F (36°C) |
| November | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Aswan: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Aswan?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Aswan are January to March and November to December, when average highs run 72 to 85°F (22 to 29°C) with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. June is the hottest month at 107°F (42°C) on average, and January the coolest at 72°F (22°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Aswan?
- January, with roughly 0 days of rain. The driest is January, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Aswan?
- June is the warmest month, averaging 107°F (42°C) by day and 81°F (27°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 72°F (22°C) by day and 48°F (9°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Aswan?
- Rain is spread through the year in Aswan: every month has between 0 and 0 rainy days (days with at least 1 mm of rain, 2019-2024 averages).
- Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Egypt on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Egypt before you book.
- What other places are near Aswan?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Aswan are Luxor (110 miles), Marsa Alam (140 miles), Hurghada (230 miles).
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