Best Time to Visit Alexandria
Egypt · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsOctober to April
HottestAugust · 35°C
ColdestFebruary · 10°C
WettestJanuary · 25 mm
If you want the most pleasant weather in Alexandria, plan your trip for October to April. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 35°C (94°F), while February is the coldest, with lows around 10°C (51°F). It's a dry place, with only about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain in a typical year.
Alexandria weather by month
Jan19°C / 11°C25 mmExcellentFeb20°C / 10°C17 mmExcellentMar23°C / 12°C22 mmExcellentApr26°C / 14°C14 mmExcellentMay30°C / 18°C1 mmExcellentJun33°C / 21°C1 mmGoodJul34°C / 23°C1 mmFairAug35°C / 24°C0 mmFairSep33°C / 23°C0 mmGoodOct29°C / 20°C7 mmExcellentNov25°C / 17°C16 mmExcellentDec21°C / 13°C22 mmExcellent
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C 66°F | 11°C 51°F | 25 mm | 6 | 68% | 4.6 | Excellent 9.6 |
| February | 20°C 68°F | 10°C 51°F | 17 mm | 4 | 66% | 5.3 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 23°C 73°F | 12°C 53°F | 22 mm | 3 | 63% | 7.1 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 26°C 79°F | 14°C 57°F | 14 mm | 1 | 60% | 8.7 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 30°C 86°F | 18°C 64°F | 1 mm | 0 | 58% | 10.6 | Excellent 8.8 |
| June | 33°C 91°F | 21°C 69°F | 1 mm | 0 | 59% | 13.6 | Good 7.1 |
| July | 34°C 94°F | 23°C 73°F | 1 mm | 0 | 62% | 14.1 | Fair 6.3 |
| August | 35°C 94°F | 24°C 74°F | 0 mm | 0 | 62% | 13.3 | Fair 6 |
| September | 33°C 91°F | 23°C 73°F | 0 mm | 0 | 62% | 11.3 | Good 7.1 |
| October | 29°C 85°F | 20°C 68°F | 7 mm | 1 | 63% | 8.1 | Excellent 9.2 |
| November | 25°C 77°F | 17°C 62°F | 16 mm | 3 | 65% | 5.8 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 21°C 69°F | 13°C 55°F | 22 mm | 5 | 68% | 4.5 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
The best time to visit Alexandria is October to April, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Alexandria?
August is the hottest month in Alexandria, with an average high of 35°C (94°F).
What is the coldest month in Alexandria?
February is the coldest month in Alexandria, with an average low of 10°C (51°F).
What is the rainiest month in Alexandria?
January is the wettest month, with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
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- Aqaba523 km · best November to March
- Larnaca539 km · best March to May and October to November
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