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.
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 Marsa 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 varies between 3 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in October and highest during January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Marsa Matruh
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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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