Does Egypt get cold at night?

Does Egypt get cold at night?

Yes, Egypt does get cold at night, especially in arid places, the evenings are colder than the mornings during winter. Egypt’s climate is characterized by low rainfall and high sunshine, making it a dry country. Its desert climate throughout much of the country that’s part of the eastern part of the Sahara. Winters are generally mild, however lows of 10 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) are not uncommon. During the winter months, temperatures in the Western Desert hit record lows of below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Cairo and the Nile Delta may see a few rainy days throughout the winter especially at night, although this is rare across Egypt.

Rains in Egypt

Only on the northern Mediterranean coast, where it overlooks the sea, it may rain in winter. The north coast has milder temperatures, while the south shore warms up more slowly. Rainfall along the northern shore follows a Mediterranean pattern; It is rare during the winter and night because this is the only time when depressions can affect the area. Only 230 millimeters (9 inches) of rain falls in Alexandria each year; (but in other cities on the north coast, it barely reaches 100 millimeters or 4 inches). There is extremely little rain in Cairo, with about 55 mm (2.1 in) falling annually, and it is completely absent throughout the long summer. There may be a few showers in the winter, especially at night, although these are rare.

More FAQ about the weather in Egypt

Does Egypt ever rain?

Egypt receives between 20 mm (0.79 in) and 200 mm (7.87 in) of annual average precipitation along its short Mediterranean coast, while the average precipitation south of Cairo drops to almost 0 millimeters (0.00 inches) in the country’s central and southern regions. Rain generally rains in the winter around the Mediterranean coast.

Egypt Winter Climate

The winter climate of the capital is similar to that of the north coast, with highs about 19/21°C (66/70°F) between December and February, although chilly and gloomy days can occur when northern currents predominate. Packing for the Egyptian nights are usually something that you can put on and take off easily like shawls, light jacket on whatever you are wearing, so you can customize your wear based on the weather.

Is Egypt hot all year round?

The frigid season lasts 3.0 months, from December 3 to March 3, with an average yearly temperature of less than 72°F. The coldest month in Cairo in January, with an average temperature of 51°F and a high of 67°F.

What is the coldest month in Egypt?

The frigid season lasts 3.0 months, from December 3 to March 3, with an average yearly temperature of less than 72°F. In the coldest month in Cairo in January, the temperature on average doesn’t exceed 67ᵒ  F or drops behind 51ᵒ F.