Best Time to Visit Alexandria

Best time: Jun, May, Jul, Sep. Aug is warmest (30.8°C high); Jan is rainiest (49 mm).

Alexandria weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan18.59.3495.3
Feb18.99.5236.7
Mar20.610.9138.6
Apr23.813.8410.4
May26.316.7111.4
Jun28.820.1012.2
Jul30.422.3012.1
Aug30.822.8011.5
Sep29.721.8110.1
Oct27.618.898.1
Nov23.614.5296.1
Dec20.110.7454.9

Average high temperature

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 21°
Apr 24°
May 26°
Jun 29°
Jul 30°
Aug 31°
Sep 30°
Oct 28°
Nov 24°
Dec 20°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunMayJulSep

Beaches: JunJulAugMay

Hiking: AprMayMarJun

Sightseeing: MayJunAprJul

Alexandria quick facts

What to pack

Mild year-round — pack layers and a light jacket.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alexandria?

Jun, May, Jul, Sep.

What is the rainiest month?

Jan, about 49 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Aug, with average highs of 30.8°C.

Where to stay

See Alexandria hotels · Book Alexandria tours & activities

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.