Best Time to Visit Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Alexandria for sunny, dry weather is February–December — 11 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 13.9°C / 57°F in January to 27°C / 80.6°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 49 mm / 1.9 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Alexandria's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14.3°C57.7°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 15.9°C60.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19°C66.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.7°C71.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.6°C76.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27°C80.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.3°C73.9°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 19.2°C66.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.4°C59.7°F | 45 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
The best time to visit Alexandria for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Alexandria's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Alexandria?
The rainy season at Alexandria, Alexandria runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 9 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is January (49 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Alexandria?
The driest month in Alexandria is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Alexandria?
The least comfortable months for travel to Alexandria — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 49 mm / 1.9 in in January, and the coldest month averages 13.9°C / 57°F.
Is Alexandria climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Alexandria figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Egypt figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Alexandria specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.