Ad-Dawahy climate
Ad-Dawahy (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C71 °F, and about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ad-Dawahy climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1865 | 1049 | 1457 | 190.7 |
| Feb | 1967 | 1050 | 1558 | 150.6 |
| Mar | 2272 | 1253 | 1763 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1457 | 2067 | 80.3 |
| May | 2984 | 1864 | 2374 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 3289 | 2169 | 2679 | 10.0 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2373 | 2883 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2474 | 2984 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3189 | 2272 | 2780 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 2883 | 2068 | 2476 | 80.3 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1662 | 2068 | 130.5 |
| Dec | 2068 | 1254 | 1661 | 140.5 |
| Year | 3493 | 1049 | 2271 | 893.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67% | 59% | 3.1 | 10:19 |
| Feb | 66% | 54% | 3.9 | 11:02 |
| Mar | 64% | 46% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 61% | 40% | 6.3 | 12:54 |
| May | 60% | 30% | 7.1 | 13:44 |
| Jun | 60% | 14% | 7.7 | 14:10 |
| Jul | 60% | 13% | 7.5 | 13:59 |
| Aug | 61% | 15% | 6.9 | 13:17 |
| Sep | 63% | 20% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 65% | 36% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 65% | 50% | 3.4 | 10:31 |
| Dec | 67% | 59% | 2.8 | 10:07 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ad-Dawahy is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C65 °F and lows 10 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.8 °C26.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 54% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (19 mm0.7 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 60% in May to 67% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 13%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in August to 12 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ad-Dawahy
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–May: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 1 mm0.0 in to 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ad-Dawahy
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1865 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 1049 to 12 °C54 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2272 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1253 to 18 °C64 °F, about 6 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2169 to 24 °C74 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2475 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 1662 to 22 °C72 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Ad-Dawahy compares
Compared with Port Said, about 3 km to the northeast, Ad-Dawahy is on average 0.4 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives 43% less precipitation (89 mm3.5 in vs 156 mm6.2 in). The difference is largest in June (2.4 °C4.4 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Ad-Dawahy is the 31st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 10th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Egypt climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Gaza (Palestine, BSh), Ajdabiya (Libya, BWh) and Sirte (Libya, BWh).
Nearby places
- Port Said 3 km · 21 °C70 °F · 156 mm6.2 in
- Al Matariyah 24 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Al Manzalah 34 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Damietta 48 km · 21 °C71 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Ismailia 71 km · 22 °C71 °F · 62 mm2.5 in
- Al Mansurah 88 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Zagazig 104 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Al Mahallah al Kubra 110 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ad-Dawahy?
August is the warmest month in Ad-Dawahy, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ad-Dawahy?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ad-Dawahy?
January is the wettest month with about 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Ad-Dawahy?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–May.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.