The climate in Egypt
Egypt has three types of climate : Mediterranean climate on the northern coast, desert climate in inland areas, and finally, the climate of the coast of the Red Sea, equally desert but a bit milder.
The climate in Egypt is generally extreme, very cold winters and very hot summer in most of the countries. It is always a hot season from May to October , Light, loose cotton clothing is highly recommended for those who choose to visit the city at this time , and a cool season from October to May , from December to March it is cool, windy and humid, with occasional rains.
Winter in Egypt
Guess what’s the temperature in Cairo in January? Guess what’s the temperature inside houses ? What clothes should you wear at home in winter in Egypt ?
January is one of the coldest month a year, so if you live in Europe you know that it is the time to year warm jackets and sweaters when you go out but when you stay at home you can just wear a t-shirt that doesn’t work in Egypt .
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The situation with Egyptian buildings is very different comparing with the buildings in Europe , here everything is made for summer , so in Egypt we feel freezing cold inside the building and we enjoy going outside staying under the sun, and the most time of the year the Egyptians love the Sun is winter as we can go outside under the sun to feel warm, but inside the building it is freezing cold.
Fall in Egypt
This consider the holiday season , a popular season so if you are planning on visiting at this time , expect higher prices.
Summer in Egypt
In summer, on the northern coast and down to El Cairo and Giza, the heat is sweltering, while further south, the heat is intense but dry , the warmest month is July (34.7°C). During the summertime, sun protection and wearing a sunhat is essential.
Spring in Egypt
It’s typically warm .The temperatures are high during March through May.
There are 2-5 days called (khamasin wind) between Marsh and April, when sandstorms can occur sporadically, blowing in different cities and places according to the wind direction.
it is not recommended to travel between cities during this time.
Monthly weather
1- Weather in January
The average temperature is 18.9°C
2-Weather in February
The average temperature is 20.4°C
3-Weather in March
It is the first month of the spring , a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.6°C and an average high of 23.5°C
4-Weather in April
Almost same as March , average temperature varying between 14.6°C (58.3°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F).
5-Weather in May
May is the last month of the spring with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°C (89.6°F) and an average low of 17.7°C
6-Weather in June
The first month of the summer, with average temperature ranging between max 33.9°C (93°F) and min 20.1°C (68.2°F).
7-Weather in July
The temperature range of an average high of 34.7°C (94.5°F) and an average low of 22°C (71.6°F).
8-Weather in August
The last month of the summer, with average temperature varying between 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 22.1°C (71.8°F).
9-Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, with average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 32.6°C (90.7°F)
10-Weather in October
Temperature is in the range of an average low of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F).
11-Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.1°C (57.4°F) and an average high of 24.8°C (76.6°F).
12-Weather in December
The first month of the winter, with average temperature fluctuating between 10.4°C (50.7°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).
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