Alexandria Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Alexandria can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 11°C (52°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Alexandria experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 116 mm (4.6 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, January it receives low rainfall, averaging 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month June brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm (0 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Alexandria Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Alexandria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in February to 27°C (81°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Alexandria.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in May, June, August, September, October and November and higher in January, February, March, April, July and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)