Sohag, Egypt
Al Arba‘īn
Al Arba‘īn is a locality in Sohag, Egypt. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:23
26.88° N, 31.43° EElevation 58 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
October: high / low32° / 18°
Rain this month0mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Al Arba‘īn at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:58 · 18:2111 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:28Next holiday7 JanuaryCoptic Christmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month39°C
Average high in July
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthFebruary
0 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Al Arba‘īn
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 35%
Today22 Oct30°18°
Fri23 Oct32°19°
Sat24 Oct32°19°
Sun25 Oct32°19°
Mon26 Oct33°19°
Tue27 Oct33°21°
Wed28 Oct32°22°
Thu29 Oct30°21°
Fri30 Oct28°20°
Sat31 Oct27°20°
When to go to Al Arba‘īn
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 99 | 98 | 96 | 71 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 69 | 95 | 100 |
| High | 20° | 22° | 26° | 32° | 36° | 38° | 39° | 38° | 36° | 32° | 26° | 21° |
| Low | 7° | 8° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Al Arba‘īn
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Egypt seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Al Arba‘īn
Earthquakes around Al Arba‘īn
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al Arba‘īn?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Al Arba‘īn.
What is the hottest month in Al Arba‘īn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Al Arba‘īn?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Al Arba‘īn?
February is the wettest month with about 0 mm of precipitation on 1 wet days.