Best Time to Visit Faiyum, Faiyum, Egypt
Faiyum is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Faiyum for sunny, dry weather is March–November — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–October; the wetter half falls in November–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.5°C / 54.5°F in January to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (May) to 2 mm / 0.1 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Faiyum, Faiyum, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Faiyum's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 16.9°C62.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 21.7°C71.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 28.1°C82.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 28.6°C83.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.3°C82.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.7°C80.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 23.5°C74.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 18.4°C65.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Faiyum?
The best time to visit Faiyum for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 28.6°C / 83.5°F, and the driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Faiyum's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Faiyum?
The rainy season at Faiyum, Faiyum runs through November–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 1 mm / 0 in. The wettest single month is January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the driest month in Faiyum?
The driest month in Faiyum is May, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Faiyum?
The least comfortable months for travel to Faiyum — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 2 mm / 0.1 in in January, and the coldest month averages 12.5°C / 54.5°F.
Is Faiyum climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Faiyum figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Egypt figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Faiyum specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.