The climate of Egypt, city by city

This page lists the 237 cities in Egypt for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.

+1.7 °C since 1940

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest city in Egypt?

The hottest city in Egypt is Hala'ib, with an average annual temperature of 26.7 °C.

What is the coldest city in Egypt?

The coldest city in Egypt is As Sallūm, with an average annual temperature of 19.5 °C.

What is the wettest city in Egypt?

The wettest city in Egypt is Al ‘Arīsh, with 198 mm of precipitation per year.

Has the climate of Egypt warmed?

Based on its largest cities, Egypt warmed by +1.7 °C between 1940 and 2025.

Cities by region

Alexandria Governorate4

Aswan Governorate6

Asyut Governorate11

Beheira18

Beni Suweif Governorate8

Cairo Governorate8

Dakahlia Governorate19

Damietta Governorate9

Faiyum Governorate7

Gharbia Governorate8

Giza Governorate13

Ismailia Governorate3

Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate12

Luxor Governorate4

Matruh Governorate7

Minya Governorate11

Monufia Governorate10

New Valley Governorate4

North Sinai Governorate4

Port Said Governorate1

Qalyubia Governorate10

Qena Governorate12

Red Sea9

Sharqia Province22

Sohag Governorate11

South Sinai2

Suez Governorate3

Other1