Alexandria, Egypt Weather
Alexandria hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 84°F (29°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 87°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Alexandria weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Alexandria looks sunny, with a high of 85° and an overnight low of 76°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Alexandria 14-day forecast
About the weather in Alexandria
Alexandria has a hot desert climate, marked by intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. Average daytime highs range from about 63°F (17°C) in January to around 88°F (31°C) in August, and the city records roughly 35 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Alexandria weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 63°F (17°C)
- Record high: 109°F (43°C) · Record low: 37°F (3°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 75°F (24°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 63°F (17°C) and lows around 51°F (11°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 109°F (43°C) and dropped as low as 37°F (3°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.7 inches (44 mm) of rain over 9 days, while July is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Alexandria is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Alexandria runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); precipitation is infrequent. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Alexandria runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Alexandria is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 53°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Alexandria by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 51° | 9 | 1.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 69% |
| February | 65° | 51° | 5 | 1.0 in | 9.4 h/day | 71% |
| March | 69° | 54° | 4 | 0.7 in | 10.5 h/day | 67% |
| April | 75° | 58° | 2 | 0.2 in | 11.6 h/day | 67% |
| May | 81° | 64° | 1 | 0.1 in | 12.5 h/day | 66% |
| June | 85° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.8 h/day | 70% |
| July | 87° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.6 h/day | 72% |
| August | 88° | 75° | 0 | 0.0 in | 12.4 h/day | 72% |
| September | 87° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.9 h/day | 68% |
| October | 82° | 69° | 2 | 0.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 68% |
| November | 75° | 62° | 4 | 0.9 in | 9.6 h/day | 69% |
| December | 68° | 56° | 8 | 1.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 70% |