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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Kafr El Sheikh.
Kafr El Sheikh, Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) in August, while winters cool to 21°C (70°F) in January.
With just 72 mm (2.8 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is June, with 12.0 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in Kafr El Sheikh. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C (95°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in January.
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Kafr El Sheikh has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 72 mm (2.8 in) of rainfall annually. Kafr El Sheikh can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kafr El Sheikh Precipitation page.
Kafr El Sheikh can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 12.0 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in February, with only 6.6 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kafr El Sheikh.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 71%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Kafr El Sheikh. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Kafr El Sheikh has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 21°C (70°F) in January to 35°C (95°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 72 mm (2.8 in). January is the wettest month with 16 mm (0.6 in), while June is the driest with 0.2 mm (0.01 in).
Kafr El Sheikh receives around 3,292 hours of sunshine per year. June is the sunniest month with 359 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 199 hours. Overall, Kafr El Sheikh enjoys abundant sunshine.
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