Aswan Governorate in May

October through March is prime time. December and January bring perfect 75°F days and cool nights. But here's what the guidebooks won't tell you: February offers the best light for photography, especially at Abu Simbel. Avoid April through September unless you enjoy feeling like a rotisserie chicken. Summer temperatures hit 115°F regularly. The shoulder months of October and March can still be scorching during midday, but early mornings and evenings become magical. Ramadan affects restaurant hours and creates a different energy – not worse, just different. The Nile floods are long gone thanks to the High Dam, so water levels stay consistent year-round.