Best Time to Visit Arish, North Sinai, Egypt
Arish is at its sunniest and driest in March–December.
The best time to visit Arish for sunny, dry weather is March–December — 10 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 13.1°C / 55.6°F in January to 27°C / 80.6°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 36 mm / 1.4 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arish, North Sinai, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Arish'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15.9°C60.6°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.8°C65.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 21.5°C70.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 24.6°C76.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27°C80.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.9°C73.2°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 18.5°C65.3°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.7°C58.5°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arish?
The best time to visit Arish for sunny, dry weather is 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 Arish's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Arish?
The rainy season at Arish, North Sinai runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 5 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is December (36 mm / 1.4 in).
What is the driest month in Arish?
The driest month in Arish 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 Arish?
The least comfortable months for travel to Arish — 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 36 mm / 1.4 in in December, and the coldest month averages 13.1°C / 55.6°F.
Is Arish climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Arish 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 Arish specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.