What is the climate in Egypt?

The climate of Egypt is mainly hot desert with cool winters. The Egyptian coast has a Mediterranean climate.

Seasons in Egypt

- winter: December-February

- spring: March–April

- summer: May–September

- autumn: October–November

The average daily maximum temperature in Egypt in January is around 18 °C (64 °F), and the average daily minimum temperature is around 8 °C (46 °F). In Cairo, the average temperature in January is 14 °C (57 °F). The average daily maximum temperature in Egypt in July is around 38 °C (100 °F), and the average daily minimum temperature is around 23 °C (73 °F). In Cairo, the average temperature in July is 30 °C (86 °F).

The rainiest months in Egypt are the winter months of December, January, and February. Alexandria, located on the Mediterranean coast, receives an average of 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain per year, while Cairo, located in the desert, receives an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain per year.