AI-generatedAlexandria at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,160 h
- Rain a year
- 76 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Alexandria
Alexandria has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year, Alexandria is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – June
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
07:0218:30
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:47–07:35 · evening 17:57–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:38–06:47 · evening 18:45–18:54
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Alexandria in October?
In October, Alexandria is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 28 min07:02 – 18:30
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 10 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sea temperature in Alexandria
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.8 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: May – Dec
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Alexandria ranges from 17.4 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.2 and 28.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.4° | 17.8° | 19.1° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.4° | 16.8° | 18.0° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.5° | 16.8° | 18.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.7° | 17.9° | 19.6° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.3° | 20.5° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 24.3° | 23.5° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.5° | 25.7° | 27.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 25.7° | 24.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 23.2° | 22.0° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 20.6° | 19.8° | 21.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Alexandria
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Alexandria, 66 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Alexandria
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Alexandria: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alexandria has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Alexandria
How breezy and how cloudy Alexandria is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alexandria typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Alexandria: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alexandria
How often the day gets hot in Alexandria (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alexandria has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alexandria
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 10 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (11°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 116 days a year, mostly from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 18° | 12° | 18.4° | 6.4 h | 5 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 18° | 11° | 17.4° | 6.7 h | 4 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 20° | 13° | 17.5° | 7.9 h | 2 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 23° | 15° | 18.7° | 8.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 100 | 26° | 18° | 21.3° | 10.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 29° | 21° | 24.3° | 11.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 30° | 24° | 26.5° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 31° | 24° | 27.7° | 10.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 30° | 23° | 27.4° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 27° | 20° | 25.7° | 7.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 23° | 17° | 23.2° | 6.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 20° | 14° | 20.6° | 6.1 h | 4 | 14 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
31.20° N, 29.92° E · 9 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Alexandria
The best time to visit Alexandria is from October to June. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is a rarity all year: only 76 mm fall in an average year.
Alexandria through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alexandria in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Alexandria in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Alexandria in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Alexandria in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alexandria for you.
Your best months: April – May, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Alexandria
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Alexandria: score 100 against 95. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in April. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Day high | 27° | 23° |
| Night low | 20° | 15° |
| Sea | 25.7° | 18.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 10 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Alexandria month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In January, Alexandria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 20 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in January92February18° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In February, Alexandria is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in February96March20° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In March, Alexandria is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in March100April23° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In April, Alexandria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in April100May26° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In May, Alexandria is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in May91June29° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In June, Alexandria is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in June81July30° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In July, Alexandria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in July77August31° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In August, Alexandria is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in August84September30° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In September, Alexandria is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in September95October27° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In October, Alexandria is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in October92November23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In November, Alexandria is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
Alexandria in November90December20° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In December, Alexandria is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Alexandria.
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Alexandria vs. El Alamein
In October the holiday weather in Alexandria and El Alamein is about equally good (score 95 vs. 97). During the day El Alamein is 1 °C cooler than Alexandria. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Alexandria | El Alamein |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Oct – Jun | May – Oct |
Through the year
Egypt in October: the best places
In October, Alexandria ranks 5 of 13 destinations in this country.
- El Gouna31°28°99
- 2Hurghada30°28°99
- 3El Alamein26°26°96
- 4Marsa Alam32°28°96
- 5AlexandriaThis page27°26°95
- 6Port Said27°26°93
- 7New Cairo29°85
- 8Sharm El Sheikh34°28°85
Planning a trip to Alexandria
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Alexandria in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alexandria has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 78).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,350 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
The best time to visit Alexandria is from October to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Alexandria?
The sea temperature in Alexandria ranges from 17.4 °C in February to 27.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to December.
Can you swim in Alexandria in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Alexandria?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Alexandria?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 76 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria get?
Alexandria gets around 3,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Alexandria in?
Alexandria uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Alexandria?
A nonstop flight from London to Alexandria takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for Alexandria?
Alexandria has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 78). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99, May half-term 98, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 88.
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