Best Time to Visit Ismailia, Ismailia, Egypt
Ismailia is at its sunniest and driest in February–December.
The best time to visit Ismailia 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 13.7°C / 56.7°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 8 mm / 0.3 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ismailia, Ismailia, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ismailia'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 | 14.8°C58.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 17°C62.6°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 20.5°C68.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| May | 23.9°C75°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 28.1°C82.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 23.9°C75°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 19.7°C67.5°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.3°C59.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ismailia?
The best time to visit Ismailia 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 28.2°C / 82.8°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ismailia's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ismailia?
The rainy season at Ismailia, Ismailia runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is January (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the driest month in Ismailia?
The driest month in Ismailia is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ismailia?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ismailia — 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 8 mm / 0.3 in in January, and the coldest month averages 13.7°C / 56.7°F.
Is Ismailia climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ismailia 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 Ismailia specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.