Mersa Matruh Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Mersa Matruh is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to pleasant in the cooler months.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Mersa Matruh, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August to a pleasant 18°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 11°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mersa Matruh sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 104 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Mersa Matruh, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives low rainfall, with an average of 24 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mersa Matruh Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
In Mersa Matruh, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 6.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mersa Matruh.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 75%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s in October to 5 m/s in January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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During the months of March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 24 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.
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