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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Borg El Arab.
Borg El Arab, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 31°C (88°F) and January dropping to 19°C (66°F).
With just 134 mm (5.3 in) of annual rainfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is July, with 12.1 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Visitors to Borg El Arab can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 25°C (77°F) in August to 12°C (54°F) in January.
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Borg El Arab experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 134 mm (5.3 in) annually. Borg El Arab can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Borg El Arab Precipitation page.
Borg El Arab can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Borg El Arab.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. 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.
February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Borg El Arab. In contrast, January, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Borg El Arab has very little rainfall year-round, with very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 12°C (54°F) to 25°C (77°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 134 mm (5.3 in). January is the wettest month with 32 mm (1.3 in), while June is the driest with 0.1 mm (0 in).
Borg El Arab receives around 3,302 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 362 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 190 hours. Overall, Borg El Arab enjoys abundant sunshine.
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