Saint Catherine Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Saint Catherine, South Sinai, Egypt is 25°C (77°F), with daytime highs ranging from 15°C (59°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Saint Catherine compares to cities worldwide.
Saint Catherine Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Saint Catherine enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 4°C (39°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Saint Catherine by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Saint Catherine vs Egypt
The map below shows the annual temperature across Egypt. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Saint Catherine vs World: Temperature Compared
Saint Catherine's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Saint Catherine?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Saint Catherine, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 53% — considered moderate. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 33°C (91°F) with 63% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Saint Catherine's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Saint Catherine climate page.
