When is the best time to go to Alexandria?

When is the best time to go to Alexandria? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Alexandria
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • Alexandria has dry periods in April, May, June, July, August and September
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Alexandria

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Weather details in Alexandria month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Alexandria for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Alexandria

Alexandria enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Alexandria is 77°F (ranging from 67°F in january to 88°F in august). Annual rainfall is 8.1in, with a minimum of 0in in july and a maximum of 2.2in in january.
  • From january to march the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 70°F and it rains about 2% of the time in march.
  • Between the months of april and june the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains in june about 0in.
  • Between the months of july and september the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 86°F and it rains about 0.1in each month.
  • From october to november the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 72°F and you can expect to have 1.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 70°F and you can expect to have 2.1in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Alexandria

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Alexandria: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Alexandria

Find out when Alexandria has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Alexandria

  • Very low season in Alexandria
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Alexandria
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, June, November and December.
  • High season in Alexandria
    The number of visitors to Alexandria is high in: May and October.
  • Peak season in Alexandria
    The largest number of tourists visiting Alexandria is during: July, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Alexandria month by month



Best time for low prices in Alexandria

Average prices of hotels in Alexandria month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Alexandria. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Alexandria

On average, it costs $ 38 per day to hire a car in Alexandria. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 26 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 47.

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