What’s the climate like in Alexandria?
The current climate in Alexandria features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Alexandria in recent years was 44°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in February 2021.
On average, Alexandria receives 393 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Alexandria?
The best time to visit Alexandria for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Alexandria.
Climate Table of Alexandria
The climate table of Alexandria shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 84 | 22 | 17 | 0,3 | 2,1 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 25 | 50 | 89 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July, August and September
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in January
- Precipitation: 393 mm per year, averaging 33 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in July, August and 0,1 mm in September
- Wettest months: 103 mm in January, 89 mm in December and 84 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Alexandria
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Alexandria, Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Alexandria
This graph shows how much rainfall Alexandria, Egypt, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Alexandria
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Alexandria, Egypt. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Alexandria
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Alexandria, Egypt. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Alexandria
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Alexandria, Egypt, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Alexandria by Month
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