10-Day Weather Forecast for Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt - The Weather Channel | weather.com (2024)

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What is the best time to visit Alexandria, Egypt? ›

Best time to visit Alexandria:

Autumn, which starts in September and ends in November is also a good season to visit. During these months, temperatures rarely go beyond 25°C during the day and 15°C during the night.

Egypt is highly arid country and receives very little annual precipitation. The majority of rain falls along the coast, with the highest amounts of rainfall received in the city of Alexandria; approximately 200 mm of precipitation per year. Alexandria has relatively high humidity, however sea breeze modulates moisture.

Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so visitors should pack light and cool clothing. The average daily maximum is 35 C and the average daily minimum is 24 C.

It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 24 C and the average daily minimum is 14 C.

Light fabrics like linen, cotton and athletic gear made to take the heat are best. Just remember to cover up from your shoulders to below the knee. While women are expected to dress more conservatively than men, even the fellas should leave the short shorts and tight singlets at home.

Where Alexandria is laid-back and less crowded, Cairo is bustling and full of traffic. However, both Alexandria and Cairo will show you different sides of modern Egyptian life. Visit these two amazing cities during your Egypt Tour is the best choice for every travel lover.

In Egypt, drinking water from the tap is not recommended. Water treatment plants in and around Cairo heavily chlorinate the supply, so the water in the capital is relatively safe to drink. However, it is advisable everywhere else in Egypt to purchase bottled water or drink treated or purified water.

Winters are generally mild, although temperatures can fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) at night. In the Western Desert, record lows have dipped below freezing during the winter months.

As part of the northern hemisphere, seasons in Egypt follow much the same pattern as in Europe and North America, with winter falling between November and January, and the peak summer months falling between June and August.

Spring (March to May)

Spring in Egypt is characterized by warm temperatures during the day and cooler evenings. It's advisable to pack lightweight, breathable clothing made of natural breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen. Opt for short-sleeved shirts, lightweight trousers, skirts, or dresses.

Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now? ›

The FCDO warns against travelling to large swathes of Egypt. Egypt's border with Israel and Gaza sits on the eastern end of the Sinai Peninsula, and the FCDO warned against travel to the entire Egyptian border region of North Sinai before the events of October 7 2023.

If you're visiting Cairo in the winter, it gets mildly cold (50s – 70s Fahrenheit). Leave your winter coat at home, but bring some sweaters, jackets, and pants. Alexandria is usually colder than Cairo, whereas Upper Egypt is warm, even during the winter.

When to beat the crowds (and the heat!) Much like its north-African neighbour, Morocco, there's a surge in tourism between November and February when temps are cooler, so visiting in the spring (March/April) or autumn (September/October) is ideal if you want to dodge intense heat and large crowds.

Three days in Alexandria gives you time to experience the essence of the city—and look beyond it. Besides taking in classical sights, royal gardens, contemporary architecture, and delicious food, you can enjoy a day trip, perhaps to the El Alamein War Cemetery or the ancient Coptic monasteries of Wadi Natrun.

I have spent more time in Alexandria than any other Egyptian city besides Cairo, and as a quick 3-hour train ride from Cairo, Alex is always on my list of places travelers should visit in Egypt. Let's get inspired for your future trip to the jewel of the Mediterranean!

There is a lot of things to see/visit in Alexandria that I would recommend at least two days, but if you only have 24 hours to stay in Alexandria, then this is the perfect itinerary for you.

Tourists can travel to Egypt any time of the year. The best time to visit Egypt is during winter from October to April, when temperatures are lower. The most popular time for tourist is December and January. Tourism in Egypt is booming this time of the year so make sure you plan in advance.