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Backpacking Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

February, December, January

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

14°C – 29°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Siwa?

The best time to visit Siwa for backpacking is February, December, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Siwa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
99Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°3
February
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°1
March
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°0
April
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°0
May
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°0
June
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°0
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°0
September
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°0
October
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°1
November
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°1
December
100Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°1

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Siwa

When is the best time to visit Siwa for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Siwa for backpacking is typically in February, December, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Siwa?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Siwa, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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