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In Mersa Matruh, February brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to 12°C (54°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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46-year average (1979-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Mersa Matruh typically stay consistent throughout February, with daily highs averaging around 19°C (66°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 10°C (50°F).
46-year average (1979-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Mersa Matruh spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Mersa Matruh from 1982 through 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in February mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. With water temperatures around 17°C (63°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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