Best Time to Visit
🇪🇬 Alexandria, Egypt · Africa
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
17°
11°
Great
Feb
18°
11°
Great
Mar
20°
12°
Great
Apr
23°
14°
Great
May
26°
17°
Great
Jun
28°
21°
Great
Jul
30°
23°
Great
Aug
30°
24°
Great
Sep
29°
22°
Great
Oct
27°
20°
Great
Nov
23°
17°
Great
Dec
19°
13°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 6 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 4 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 2 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 1 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 1 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 0 | 14h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 30°C | 23°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 30°C | 24°C | 0 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 29°C | 22°C | 0 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 27°C | 20°C | 1 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 23°C | 17°C | 3 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 19°C | 13°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 23°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
Avg: 26°C high, 20°C low
Comfortable warmth at 26°C (79°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 12°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 12°C (54°F).
The least favorable time to visit Alexandria is January and July. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
July
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
August
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Alexandria during the best travel months (February, March, April), when temperatures range from 12°C to 20°C:
Alexandria has a semi-arid climate (Koppen classification: BSh). The warmest month is August with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is January at just 17°C. Annual rainfall averages 95mm across approximately 23 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 17 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Low °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 24 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 19 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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