Climate - Alexandria (Egypt)

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.

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.
Precipitation 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.
The sea temperature ranges from 17 °C (17 °F) in February, March to 27 °C (27 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 3305 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Alexandria - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, 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, in January 1999, it dropped to 3.1 °C (37.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, in January 2015, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F).

In February, 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, in February 2012, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F).

In March, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, in March 2008, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F).

In April, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in April 1998, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in May 2019, it reached 44.5 °C (112.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 315 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in June 2013, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 355 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 12 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F).

In July, 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, in July 2002, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
On average, there are 365 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F).

In August, the warmest month of the year, 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, in August 2015, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 345 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95.5 °F). However, in September 1996, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in October 2018, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F).

In November, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in November 2007, it reached 35.7 °C (96.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).

In December, 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, in December 2013, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, in December 1997, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 20 °C (68 °F).