Marsa Matruh Climate by Month
The climate in Marsa 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 sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Marsa Matruh, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 12°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Marsa Matruh sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 111 mm of rainfall per year. Marsa Matruh can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 26 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Marsa Matruh can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Marsa Matruh ranges from 17°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Marsa Matruh.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Marsa Matruh ranges from 3°C in October to 5°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Marsa Matruh in Egypt
During the months of March, April, May, 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 31°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 26 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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