When is the best time to go to Alexandria
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Alexandria, Egypt. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Alexandria
Alexandria weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Alexandria are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 55mm | 6.8hrs | 11.3hrs | 18°C |
January is a reasonably dry month in Alexandria and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alexandria for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Alexandria and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Alexandria with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 26mm | 8hrs | 11.9hrs | 17°C |
February in Alexandria is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Alexandria.
February is in the winter in Alexandria and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Alexandria with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 13mm | 8.5hrs | 12.7hrs | 17°C |
The weather in March in Alexandria is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Alexandria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Alexandria and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Alexandria with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 5mm | 9.7hrs | 13.7hrs | 18°C |
Alexandria's weather in April is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Alexandria, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Alexandria and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Alexandria with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 1mm | 10.9hrs | 14.6hrs | 20°C |
May is a very dry month in Alexandria and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alexandria, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Alexandria and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Alexandria with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 0mm | 12.5hrs | 11.3hrs | 23°C |
The weather in June in Alexandria is characteristically hot and arid.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alexandria, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Alexandria and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Alexandria with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 12.5hrs | 11.9hrs | 26°C |
July in Alexandria is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alexandria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Alexandria and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 0mm | 11.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 27°C |
The weather in August in Alexandria is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alexandria for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Alexandria and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 1mm | 10.6hrs | 13.7hrs | 27°C |
Alexandria's weather in September is typically hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alexandria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Alexandria and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 11mm | 9.7hrs | 14.6hrs | 25°C |
October is a dry month in Alexandria and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Alexandria, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Alexandria and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 29mm | 8.1hrs | 11.3hrs | 23°C |
Warm and dry weather often prevails in Alexandria during the month of November
It is perhaps a good month to visit Alexandria, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Alexandria and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 54mm | 6.9hrs | 11.9hrs | 20°C |
December in Alexandria is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Alexandria for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Alexandria and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Alexandria weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
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