Alexandria

Alexandria Governorate Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt in May.

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Alexandria Borg El Arab King Mariout Mājid Abū Zayd

Considering a trip to Alexandria Governorate, Egypt this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Alexandria Governorate in May

Alexandria Governorate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. May in Alexandria Governorate generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Sidi Krir at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Marsa Alam at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Marsa Alam and 19°C (66°F) in Sidi Krir .

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alexandria Governorate, Egypt, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.6 mm (0.1 in) in Alexandria.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Alexandria sees close to 317 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Alexandria Governorate by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alexandria Governorate - and find the best time to visit. (based on Alexandria)

January20°C (68°F) February20°C (68°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May29°C (84°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October29°C (84°F) November25°C (77°F) December21°C (70°F)
Best Time to Visit Alexandria Governorate →

Best Places to Visit in Alexandria Governorate in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alexandria Governorate.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alexandria Governorate

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt?

Temperature range in Alexandria Governorate (May)

Precipitation variation in Alexandria Governorate (May)

Alexandria

In May Alexandria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
317 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Alexandria →

Borg El Arab

In May Borg El Arab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
317 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Borg El Arab →

King Mariout

In May King Mariout generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
317 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in King Mariout →

Mājid Abū Zayd

In May Mājid Abū Zayd generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mājid Abū Zayd →

Sidi Krir

In May Sidi Krir generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
317 hours
353 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sidi Krir →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alexandria Governorate in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alexandria 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Borg El Arab 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
King Mariout 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Mājid Abū Zayd 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Sidi Krir 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
El Qoseir 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Alexandria Governorate weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt in May?

In May, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt generally has excellent weather conditions. Alexandria sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt in May?

Alexandria averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does Alexandria Governorate, Egypt get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Alexandria averages only about 1.6 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Alexandria Governorate, Egypt?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Alexandria Governorate, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Alexandria is excellent.

On average, the best time to visit Alexandria Governorate, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally excellent weather in Alexandria.

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