Alexandria weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Alexandria, Egypt. Like most weather services, we show Alexandria at one spot: Alexandria, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 18°C (65°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 73%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Jan
About Alexandria weather
Is it raining in Alexandria right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 18° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Alexandria this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–30° and lows of 17–20°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Alexandria lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Alexandria?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Alexandria weather by month
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Alexandria is Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (65°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Alexandria?
January is the wettest month, with about 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Alexandria?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (65°F) and lows of 10°C (49°F).
Does Alexandria have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 23 mm (0.9 in).
Alexandria weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Alexandria), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Alexandria
Weather can differ a lot within Alexandria: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 18–34°C | 105 mm |
| Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah | Apr–Oct | None | 17–29°C | 129 mm |
| Abū Qīr | May–Oct | None | 17–28°C | 167 mm |
| Burj al ‘Arab | Apr–Oct | None | 17–29°C | 129 mm |