Best Time to Visit Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt
Tanta is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Tanta for sunny, dry weather is March–November — 9 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 12.2°C / 54°F in January to 26.6°C / 79.9°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 10 mm / 0.4 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tanta'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°C59°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 18.9°C66°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 22.6°C72.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.6°C79.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 26.4°C79.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 24.7°C76.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 22.1°C71.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 18.2°C64.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tanta?
The best time to visit Tanta for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 26.6°C / 79.9°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tanta's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Tanta?
The rainy season at Tanta, Gharbia runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is January (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the driest month in Tanta?
The driest month in Tanta is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tanta?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tanta — 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 10 mm / 0.4 in in January, and the coldest month averages 12.2°C / 54°F.
Is Tanta climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tanta 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 Tanta specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.