The climate of Alexandria can be defined as
Mediterranean, even though the winter is particularly mild and the rains are scarce.
The city is located on the north coast of Egypt, in the western part of the Nile delta.
Winter is so mild that it hardly ever snows (although it is said to have snowed in February 1950) and the temperature never drops below freezing. Hail-like solid precipitation have sometimes occurred, which was mistaken for snow.
Summer is long, hot and sunny. The prevailing wind comes from the north, and tempers the heat even though it carries the humidity of the sea. Occasionally, however, the wind from the desert can bring significant increases in temperature.
Alexandria - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Alexandria - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 9.3 | 18.4 | 13.8 | 49 | 65 | 56.9 |
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| February | 9.5 | 19.1 | 14.3 | 49 | 66 | 57.8 |
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| March | 11.6 | 21.2 | 16.4 | 53 | 70 | 61.5 |
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| April | 14.1 | 24.2 | 19.1 | 57 | 76 | 66.4 |
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| May | 17.6 | 27 | 22.3 | 64 | 81 | 72.2 |
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| June | 21.4 | 29.2 | 25.3 | 71 | 85 | 77.6 |
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| July | 23.7 | 30.6 | 27.1 | 75 | 87 | 80.9 |
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| August | 24.2 | 31.1 | 27.7 | 76 | 88 | 81.8 |
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| September | 22.4 | 30.3 | 26.3 | 72 | 87 | 79.4 |
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| October | 19.1 | 28 | 23.5 | 66 | 82 | 74.4 |
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| November | 14.9 | 24.1 | 19.5 | 59 | 75 | 67.1 |
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| December | 10.9 | 20.3 | 15.6 | 52 | 69 | 60.1 |
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| Year | 16.6 | 25.3 | 20.9 | 61.9 | 77.6 | 69.5 |
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amounts to 235 millimeters (9.3 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (June, July) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
Alexandria - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 70 | 2.8 | 9 |
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| February | 35 | 1.4 | 6 |
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| March | 20 | 0.8 | 3 |
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| April | 2 | 0.1 | 1 |
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| May | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| June | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| July | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| August | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| October | 15 | 0.6 | 2 |
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| November | 35 | 1.4 | 4 |
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| December | 55 | 2.2 | 7 |
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| Year | 235 | 9.3 | 32 |
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The
sea temperature ranges from 17 °C (63 °F) in February, March to 27 °C (81 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Alexandria - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 18 | 64 | February | 17 | 63 | March | 17 | 62 | April | 18 | 64 | May | 20.5 | 69 | June | 23.5 | 74 | July | 25.5 | 78 | August | 27 | 80 | September | 26.5 | 80 | October | 25 | 77 | November | 22.5 | 72 | December | 20 | 68 | Year | 21.7 | 71.1 |
There are on average around 3305
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Alexandria - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 6 | 190 | February | 7.5 | 220 | March | 8 | 250 | April | 9 | 275 | May | 10 | 315 | June | 12 | 355 | July | 11.5 | 365 | August | 11 | 345 | September | 10 | 295 | October | 9 | 280 | November | 7.5 | 225 | December | 6.5 | 195 | Year | 9.1 | 3305 |
Alexandria - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.8 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) in January 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 14.1 °C (57.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in April 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F) in May 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in September 1996.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.9 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F) in November 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.7 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in December 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in December 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.