Faiyum

Region · 🇪🇬 Egypt

Population 3,596,954

Area 5,695 km²

Time zone Africa/Cairo

Official website www.fayoum.gov.eg

Faiyum

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 4°–25°
7° at night
2 rainy days
22 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–28°
8° at night
2 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

26° (feels like 22°) · extremes 7°–34°
11° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

31° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–39°
14° at night
1 rainy day
26 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Fair

35° (feels like 32°) · extremes 14°–42°
18° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

38° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–43°
21° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

39° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–43°
23° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

39° (feels like 38°) · extremes 21°–42°
23° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

36° (feels like 35°) · extremes 18°–41°
21° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great

32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–37°
18° at night
1 rainy day
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 10°–32°
14° at night
1 rainy day
25 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 6°–26°
10° at night
1 rainy day
23 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Egyptian Pound EGP LE · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +20

Tours & Activities

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