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Sohag, Egypt

Bāşūnah

Bāşūnah is a small town in Sohag, Egypt. It has a population of about 8,974 (2006). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population8,974
Local time16:12
26.67° N, 31.60° EElevation 67 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Bāşūnahweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low33° / 19°
Rain this month0mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Bāşūnah 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 monthFebruary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Bāşūnah

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 28%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct29°17°
Sat31 Oct29°15°
Sun1 Nov33°16°
Mon2 Nov37°20°
Tue3 Nov38°21°
Wed4 Nov37°20°
Thu5 Nov34°23°
Fri6 Nov28°21°
Sat7 Nov28°19°

When to go to Bāşūnah

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score9998947058585858586894100
High20°22°26°32°36°38°39°39°37°33°27°22°
Low8°8°12°16°21°23°25°25°22°19°13°9°
Rain (mm)100000000010
Wet days010000000000

What's on in Bāşūnah

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 Bāşūnah

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bāşūnah

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

Earthquakes

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Egypt

Frequently asked questions

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