Alexandria Egypt Weather

If you are planning to visit Alexandria, Egypt, then it is a good idea to have knowledge of the weather in Alexandria, Egypt so that you can plan your trip accordingly.
Popular Tourist time of the Year in Alexandria
Alexandria is thronged by tourists between the months of September to March. This time experiences a surge in ticket and hotel prices up by 30%.
When to Avoid Visiting Alexandria
Tourists avoid going to Alexandria from June to August due to the scorching heat. Temperatures can soar up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Alexandria Weather Overview
Typically, Alexandria experiences a desert like climate. Seasonal variation is less as Alexandria does not experience the four seasons very distinctly. Days are generally hot and sunny, while the nights are cooler.

Mild Winter: November to April in Alexandria is relatively cooler with slightly more rain, however, the day is still warm to hot. Average daytime temperature: 15°C - 20°C Night temperature: below 10°C (can even hit 0) Other feature: good sunshine, but not too much heat during December to March

Hot Summer: May to October in Alexandria is hot, with hardly any rain. Days and nights are relatively hotter. Day time Temperature: 30°C

Humidity: fair Other Features: fresh sea breeze Alexandria, as compared to the rest of the Egypt is cooler. Not just international tourists, even inhabitants of other cities of Egypt come to Alexandria during the summers often with their families who are on summer vacations.

If you are in Alexandria any time between November to February, be ready for sudden thunder storms, heavy winds, which are sometimes very cold, and rainfall. Weather such as this can continue up to 3 days at a stretch during this time of the year.  Therefore, be well prepared with the right wind and rain accessories including coats and warm footwear.
Africa being the driest part of the world and Egypt ranking at the top of the driest countries, it is no wonder that it experiences only 80 mm of rain annually. Rainfall in Alexandria is relatively higher than other parts of the country, the highest being in the months of December and January (about 50mm monthly) and the lowest (0 mm ) in the months through May to September. Alexandria enjoys 200mm of yearly rainfall.

Alexandria Monthly Weather Forecast for this year:

Alexandria Attractions

Once you are in Alexandria at the time of your choice, there are plenty of things to do and many places to visit in this spectacular city of Egypt.

1. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
2. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
3. King Farouk Palace
4. Montazah Palace Gardens
5. Alexandria National Museum
6. Roman Amphitheatre
7. Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
8. Royal Jewelry Museum
9. Ruins of Caesareum

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