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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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Siwa due to better weather and lower 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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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Siwa

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