Al Matariyah climate
Al Matariyah (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Matariyah climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 847 | 1456 | 140.5 |
| Feb | 2169 | 948 | 1558 | 110.4 |
| Mar | 2475 | 1151 | 1763 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1356 | 2169 | 120.5 |
| May | 3290 | 1762 | 2576 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2068 | 2882 | 10.0 |
| Jul | 3799 | 2271 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3799 | 2272 | 3086 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3494 | 2170 | 2882 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1966 | 2576 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 2578 | 1559 | 2068 | 80.3 |
| Dec | 2169 | 1151 | 1660 | 110.4 |
| Year | 3799 | 847 | 2272 | 753.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 59% | 3.1 | 10:20 |
| Feb | 63% | 54% | 3.9 | 11:02 |
| Mar | 59% | 46% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 55% | 40% | 6.3 | 12:54 |
| May | 51% | 30% | 7.1 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 50% | 14% | 7.7 | 14:10 |
| Jul | 51% | 13% | 7.5 | 13:59 |
| Aug | 53% | 15% | 6.9 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 56% | 20% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 60% | 36% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 62% | 50% | 3.4 | 10:31 |
| Dec | 64% | 59% | 2.8 | 10:08 |
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 Al Matariyah is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.2 °C29.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 75 mm3.0 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (14 mm0.5 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 50% in June to 65% 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 November to 12 km/h (7 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Matariyah
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 14 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C99 °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 Al Matariyah
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 847 to 11 °C51 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2475 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1151 to 17 °C62 °F, about 8 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 3696 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C72 °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 2578 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 1559 to 21 °C70 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Al Matariyah compares
Compared with Port Said, about 27 km to the east, Al Matariyah is on average 0.9 °C1.7 °F warmer and receives 52% less precipitation (75 mm3.0 in vs 156 mm6.2 in). The difference is largest in June (4 °C7.2 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Al Matariyah is the 22nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 14th 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), Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Sirte (Libya, BWh).
Nearby places
- Al Manzalah 9 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Ad-Dawahy 24 km · 22 °C71 °F · 89 mm3.5 in
- Port Said 27 km · 21 °C70 °F · 156 mm6.2 in
- Damietta 33 km · 21 °C71 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Al Mansurah 64 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Ismailia 68 km · 22 °C71 °F · 62 mm2.5 in
- Zagazig 83 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Al Mahallah al Kubra 86 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Matariyah?
August is the warmest month in Al Matariyah, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Matariyah?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Matariyah?
January is the wettest month with about 14 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Matariyah?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
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.