Best Time to Visit Kafr el-Sheikh, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt
Kafr el-Sheikh is at its sunniest and driest in March–December.
The best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh 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 12.6°C / 54.7°F in January to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 19 mm / 0.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kafr el-Sheikh, Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kafr el-Sheikh'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 | 15.2°C59.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.7°C65.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 22.5°C72.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 18.8°C65.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 14.4°C57.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh?
The best time to visit Kafr el-Sheikh 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 26.5°C / 79.7°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kafr el-Sheikh's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kafr el-Sheikh?
The rainy season at Kafr el-Sheikh, Kafr el-Sheikh runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 4 mm / 0.2 in. The wettest single month is January (19 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the driest month in Kafr el-Sheikh?
The driest month in Kafr el-Sheikh is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kafr el-Sheikh?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kafr el-Sheikh — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 19 mm / 0.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 12.6°C / 54.7°F.
Is Kafr el-Sheikh climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kafr el-Sheikh 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 Kafr el-Sheikh specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.