Alexandria Holiday Weather Overview
Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and can be found along the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of Egypt. Alexandria is also Egypt’s largest seaport with around 80% of Egypt’s imports and exports passing through the port.
Alexandria is also an important industrial centre due to the natural gas and oil pipelines to the city from Suez. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC and Lake Mariut can be found on the southern side of the city.
Best food and places to eat in Alexandria
As Alexandria is on the Mediterranean Sea there are some fantastic choices of Mediterranean cuisine on offer as well as some excellent seafood restaurants.
For those who are wishing to enjoy the culinary delights of the med there are restaurants such as the Balbaa Village, the Hosny, the Samakmak, the Byblos Restaurant, the Santa Lucia Restaurant and the Mohamed Ahmed Restaurant that all offer a variety of Egyptian and Mediterranean cooking that come with excellent service and atmospheres to match the food on offer.
If you are looking to try the local seafood then the Le Prince Seafood Restaurant, Ibn Hamido, the 7Seas, the Tikka Grill and the Rakoda all offer a wide variety of different dining options that all offer excellent food.
Top hotels in Alexandria
Though Alexandria is a large and sprawling city there are some very limited options when it comes to accommodation. There quite a few hotels as well as motels and inns to choose from in the city but very limited villa and apartment options.
If you are looking for a luxurious hotel in which to escape the heat of the day and cold of the night then there are lots to choose from including the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, the Hilton Alexandria Corniche, the Mercure Romance Alexandria, the Radisson Blu Hotel Alexandria, the Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza and the Paradise Inn Le Metropole Hotel.
If you are have a slightly more restricted budget then there are places such as the Hotel Queen Transit Alexandria, the Alex Motel, the New Capri Hotel, the El Mahrousa Guest House, the Ramsis Hotel, the Jeddah Hotel and the Amoun Hotel.
Things to do and see in Alexandria
Though the Great Library of Alexandria may have been lost long ago there is still plenty to see in Alexandria. Though it isn’t quite the whole collection of knowledge from the ancient world there is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina that can be visited and it does have an impressive range of books housed within it and is located very close to the site of the destroyed ancient library.
If instead you are looking for something that is more visually appealing then there are places such as the Montazah Palace Gardens, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the St, Mina Monastery, Corniche and the Alexandria National Museum that all provide cultural and natural insight into Alexandria.
For a more historical look at Alexandria there is the Roman Amphitheatre, the El-Salamlek Palace, the King Farouk Palace and Fort Qaitbey.
When is the best month to visit Alexandria?
There is no ideal holiday period for Alexandria as the dry climate and warm temperatures mean that it is pleasant to visit all year round. During the summer months Alexandria is cooler than other areas of Egypt and therefore is a very popular holiday destination. If you want to avoid the crowds then it is best to avoid Alexandria during July and August.
Climate in Alexandria
Alexandria has a temperate climate with the overall weather being very mild. The weather is often extremely hot during the day time with temperatures dipping to much cooler levels at night.
The seasons in Alexandria are split into two main seasons of winter that starts in November and ends in April and summer that starts in May and ends in October. Winter in Alexandria tends to be fairly mild, with temperatures during the summer months being considerably hotter.
Winter in Alexandria
The average daily temperature high is around 20 degrees Celsius during the winter months in Alexandria with temperatures dropping to an average low of around 10 degrees Celsius during the nights. Compared to other areas of Egypt the rainfall is quite high in Alexandria, the majority of the rain coming during the winter months.
Summer in Alexandria
In contrast to the winter, the summer is fairly dry and arid with some humidity though the cooling sea breezes from the Mediterranean Sea can provide some relief from this. The average temperature high during the summer months is around 30 degrees Celsius with the average low during the night being around 21 degrees Celsius.
What to pack and wear in Alexandria?
All year round the weather is warm enough for light clothing to keep you more than warm enough, however during the winter nights the dip in temperature will leave you wanting warmer clothing.
Best months to visit Alexandria?
April and November are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Alexandria. The weather averages gathered from Alexandria weather forecast and Alexandria weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 23°c and average of 314.1333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Alexandria?
February and January are the coldest months with temperature at around 13°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Alexandria?
January and December receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 20.24mm.
Travelling to Alexandria? Check out our Weather averages of Alexandria to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Alexandria section.