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Marsa Matruh Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 12°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

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. For more details, please visit our Marsa Matruh Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Mersa Matruh, Egypt (3 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Mersa Matruh, Egypt (3 KM, 1 Miles).

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

Data from: Mersa Matruh, Egypt (3 KM, 1 Miles).

Forecast for Marsa Matruh

Friday
21 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
14°C
0.1 mm
Saturday
22 Feb
Cloudy
Cloudy
13°C
0 mm
Sunday
23 Feb
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
13°C
0.2 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Marsa Matruh?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Marsa Matruh?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Marsa Matruh?
    January tops the wettest month list with 26 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Marsa Matruh?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Marsa Matruh?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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