Egypt Weather
🇪🇬 4 cities covered · Africa
· hot desert climate
Warmest city
Sharm El Sheikh
Coolest city
Alexandria
Sunniest city
Sharm El Sheikh
Best time to visit
November to February
Weather in Egypt at a glance
Weather in Egypt spans a single dominant hot desert climate across the 4 cities we cover. Sharm El Sheikh is typically the warmest spot, averaging 81°F (27°C) across the year, while Alexandria runs coolest at 70°F (21°C) - A spread of about 11°F (6°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Sharm El Sheikh - annual average 81°
- Coolest city: Alexandria - annual average 70°
- Sunniest city: Sharm El Sheikh (11.4 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: November to February
- Climate type: hot desert
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Sharm El Sheikh leads with about 11.4 hours of sun per day on average. Alexandria is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 168 mm (6.6 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, November to February brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Egypt today
Egypt cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 74° | Jul · 100° | Jan · 49° | 8 | 11.2 | 0 |
| Alexandria | 70° | Aug · 88° | Jan · 51° | 35 | 11.2 | 0 |
| Luxor | 80° | Aug · 107° | Jan · 48° | 1 | 11.3 | 0 |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 81° | Aug · 103° | Jan · 55° | 4 | 11.4 | 0 |
Egypt weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 51° | 3 | 9.5 h/day |
| February | 71° | 52° | 2 | 9.8 h/day |
| March | 78° | 57° | 1 | 11.0 h/day |
| April | 86° | 63° | 1 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 93° | 70° | 0 | 12.5 h/day |
| June | 98° | 75° | 0 | 13.3 h/day |
| July | 99° | 78° | 0 | 13.2 h/day |
| August | 100° | 79° | 0 | 12.2 h/day |
| September | 97° | 76° | 0 | 11.7 h/day |
| October | 89° | 70° | 1 | 10.8 h/day |
| November | 80° | 62° | 2 | 10.1 h/day |
| December | 72° | 55° | 2 | 9.4 h/day |
Egypt weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Egypt?
Among the cities we cover, Sharm El Sheikh is the warmest, averaging 81°F (27°C) across the year. Its hottest month is August, with highs near 103°F (40°C).
What is the coldest city in Egypt?
Alexandria runs coldest, averaging 70°F (21°C) for the year; January lows average 51°F (11°C).
What is the sunniest city in Egypt?
Sharm El Sheikh, with about 11.4 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Egypt?
Snow is essentially absent in the Egypt cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Egypt like?
The covered cities fall under hot desert climate. That means intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain.
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