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Akhmim
Sohag, Egypt

Akhmim

Akhmim is a city in Sohag, Egypt. It has a population of about 157,938 (2023). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population157,938
Local time16:33
26.56° N, 31.75° EElevation 82 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Akhmimweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month0mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Akhmim at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in July

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

0 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Akhmim

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct32°18°
Fri23 Oct34°19°
Sat24 Oct34°19°
Sun25 Oct34°19°
Mon26 Oct35°19°
Tue27 Oct35°21°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct29°20°
Sat31 Oct28°19°

When to go to Akhmim

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score9998936958585858586692100
High20°22°27°33°37°39°39°39°37°33°27°22°
Low8°9°12°17°21°24°25°25°23°19°14°9°
Rain (mm)000000000010
Wet days010000000000

What's on in Akhmim

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Akhmim

All monuments

Nature around Akhmim

Nature in Egypt

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Egypt seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Akhmim

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Akhmim

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Egypt

Akhmim from above

Getting to Akhmim

Suhaj International AirportHMB
24 km
Asyut International AirportATZ
91 km
Luxor International AirportLXR
138 km
سوهاجRailway station
4.8 km
المنشاةRailway station
11 km
محطة العسيراتRailway station
20 km
Vision CruisesFerry port
4 km

Places near Akhmim

Places with a climate like Akhmim

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Akhmim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Akhmim.
What is the hottest month in Akhmim?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Akhmim?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Akhmim?
February is the wettest month with about 0 mm of precipitation on 1 wet days.