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Matruh Weather in May

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

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El Alamein Marsa Matrouh Siwa

Are you planning a trip a to Matruh , Egypt in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Matruh in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Marsa Matrouh at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Siwa at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Siwa and 18°C (64°F) in Marsa Matrouh.

For a closer look at conditions across Matruh , Egypt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.3 mm (0.1 in) in El Alamein.

Explore Matruh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Matruh — and find the best time to visit. (based on El Alamein)

January19°C (66°F) February20°C (68°F) March22°C (72°F) April25°C (77°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October28°C (82°F) November24°C (75°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matruh in May

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

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 Matruh

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

Temperature range in Matruh (May)

Precipitation variation in Matruh (May)

El Alamein

In May El Alamein 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 perfect 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)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.4 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Alamein →

Marsa Matrouh

In May Marsa Matrouh 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 perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
317 hours
355 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marsa Matrouh →

Siwa

In May Siwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
289 hours
319 hours
338 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Alamein 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Marsa Matrouh 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 2.4 mm (0.1 in)
Siwa 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Matruh weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Matruh , Egypt in May?

Matruh , Egypt typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in El Alamein average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Matruh , Egypt in May?

In El Alamein, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Matruh , Egypt get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Matruh , Egypt. El Alamein averages only about 1.3 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Matruh , Egypt?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Matruh , Egypt with overall perfect weather in El Alamein.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in El Alamein.

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