Egypt's Climate: Desert Heat and Mediterranean Coast

Egypt's climate is predominantly hot desert, with a Mediterranean climate along the northern coast.

Seasons

• Winter: Dec–Feb
• Spring: Mar–Apr
• Summer: May–Sep
• Autumn: Oct–Nov

Temperature Ranges

• January (Cairo): Avg 14°C (57°F); max 18°C (64°F), min 8°C (46°F)
• July (Cairo): Avg 30°C (86°F); max 38°C (100°F), min 23°C (73°F)

Rainfall

• Alexandria (coast): ~175 mm/year
• Cairo (desert): ~20 mm/year

Rain falls mainly in winter months.