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Alexandria weather in May (Alexandria Governorate, Egypt)

What should you pack for a trip to Alexandria in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Alexandria is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Alexandria in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.6 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly a single day of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 317 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alexandria climate page with graphs.

 

Alexandria, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 317 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Egypt in May

Find out more about the weather in Egypt and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Alexandria.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Egypt? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Egypt. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.