Best Time to Visit Qena, Qena, Egypt
Qena is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Qena for sunny, dry weather is February–December — 11 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through January–December; the wetter half falls in the remaining months. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.4°C / 56.1°F in January to 32.1°C / 89.8°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 0 mm / 0 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Qena, Qena, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Qena'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15.2°C59.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.5°C67.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 24.8°C76.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 29.8°C85.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 31.6°C88.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.8°C89.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 32.1°C89.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 29.2°C84.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 20.4°C68.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.3°C59.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Qena?
The best time to visit Qena for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 32.1°C / 89.8°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Qena's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Qena?
Qena's rainfall is fairly evenly distributed across the year. The wettest month is January (0 mm / 0 in) and the driest is January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the driest month in Qena?
The driest month in Qena is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 13.4°C / 56.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Qena?
The least comfortable months for travel to Qena — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 0 mm / 0 in in January, and the coldest month averages 13.4°C / 56.1°F.
Is Qena climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Qena 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 Qena specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.