Climate normals · 1970–2000
Alexandria Climate
Alexandria is a city in Egypt (06) with a population of about 5,263,542. Its average annual temperature is 20.4°C (69°F), with roughly 173 mm of rain per year.
20.4°C
Avg Temp
173
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Alexandria Climate
Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F) and receives about 173 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.4°C
Avg Temp
173
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 57° | 49 mm |
| February | 14° / 58° | 23 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 13 mm |
| April | 19° / 66° | 4 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 1 mm |
| June | 24° / 76° | 0 mm |
| July | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 0 mm |
| September | 26° / 78° | 1 mm |
| October | 23° / 74° | 9 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 29 mm |
| December | 15° / 60° | 44 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Alexandria
The most comfortable months to visit Alexandria are typically May, April and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 9°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Alexandria are typically May, April and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Alexandria, Egypt has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C and about 173 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Alexandria average about 31°C (87°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.