Climate - El Tor (Egypt)

The climate of El Tor is subtropical desert, with very mild winters and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in southwestern Sinai, on the Red Sea coast.

El Tor - Climate data

In El Tor, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.5 °C (60.0 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 30.5 °C (86.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In El Tor, precipitation amounts to 15 millimeters (0.6 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, March, May, June, July, August, October) to 5 mm (0.2 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
At El Tor, the sea temperature ranges from 20.5 °C (69 °F) in February to 28 °C (82 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.

El Tor - Weather by month

Based on the period 1994-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in El Tor is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.1 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.6 °C (85.3 °F) in January 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In February, the weather in El Tor is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °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 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in February 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In March, the weather in El Tor is usually warm. The average temperature is of 19.7 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37.1 °C (98.8 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (69.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In April, the weather in El Tor is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °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 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In May, the weather in El Tor is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F) in May 2019.
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 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 26 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In June, the weather in El Tor is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 44.4 °C (111.9 °F) in June 2016.
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. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 30 kph (19 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In July, the weather in El Tor is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44.7 °C (112.5 °F) in July 1995.
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 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 27 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in El Tor is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) in August 2010.
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 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 29 kph (18 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in El Tor is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 41.9 °C (107.4 °F) in September 1999.
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 28 kph (17 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in El Tor is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, it reached 39.2 °C (102.6 °F) in October 2020.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in El Tor is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.7 °C (60.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In December, the weather in El Tor is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °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 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.