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When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
In general the best time to visit Alexandria is probably March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in August and it has 25 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Alexandria in different months
This is the average weather in Alexandria for each month based on historic data:
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is great. There are an average of 26 sunny days in June and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +28°C.
January, February, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +19°C during December.
Climate in Alexandria
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Alexandria for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +29°C | +35°C | +40°C | +44°C | +42°C | +39°C | +37°C | +38°C | +45°C | +33°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +18°C | +18°C | +20°C | +23°C | +26°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +29°C | +27°C | +23°C | +19°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°C | +6°C | +8°C | +9°C | +12°C | +13°C | +20°C | +20°C | +17°C | +12°C | +10°C | +5°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +20°C | +18°C | +18°C | +19°C | +23°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +27°C | +24°C | +22°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 70 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 18 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Alexandria during the whole year:
The hottest month in Alexandria is August with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +11°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Alexandria during the whole year:
Alexandria achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +27°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +17°C in average.
When can you swim in Alexandria?
You can swim in Alexandria from June to November:
- In July - October the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Alexandria looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Alexandria is December with average humidity going up to 70%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Alexandria during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 26 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 9 rainy days and 18 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Alexandria:
What is the hottest month in Alexandria?
The hottest month in Alexandria is August with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Alexandria?
The coldest month in Alexandria is January with minimum temperatures of +11°C.
Is Alexandria worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Alexandria in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +30°C and 25 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Alexandria?
if you're looking to visit Alexandria when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Egypt
Check out the weather for other cities in Egypt.
Monthly weather in Alexandria
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Alexandria, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.