Arish climate
Arish (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 21 °C70 °F, and about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Arish climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1864 | 1049 | 1457 | 291.1 |
| Feb | 1966 | 1050 | 1458 | 190.8 |
| Mar | 2271 | 1253 | 1762 | 120.5 |
| Apr | 2576 | 1457 | 1967 | 100.4 |
| May | 2883 | 1763 | 2373 | 10.1 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2069 | 2678 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2374 | 2882 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2272 | 2780 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 2069 | 2475 | 80.3 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1661 | 2068 | 220.9 |
| Dec | 2067 | 1253 | 1660 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3391 | 1049 | 2170 | 1234.8 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 57% | 3.0 | 10:20 |
| Feb | 66% | 52% | 3.9 | 11:02 |
| Mar | 66% | 46% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 64% | 41% | 6.3 | 12:54 |
| May | 62% | 30% | 7.2 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 64% | 14% | 7.8 | 14:09 |
| Jul | 64% | 14% | 7.5 | 13:59 |
| Aug | 65% | 14% | 6.9 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 66% | 20% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 67% | 35% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 64% | 48% | 3.4 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 65% | 56% | 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 Arish is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 18 °C64 °F and lows 10 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 14.3 °C25.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 58% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February–October. The wettest month is January (29 mm1.1 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in May to 67% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 10 km/h (6 mph) in November to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Arish
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February–May and October–December: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 1 mm0.1 in to 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C91 °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 Arish
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1864 to 20 °C67 °F, lows 1049 to 12 °C53 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2271 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1253 to 17 °C63 °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 3187 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2069 to 23 °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 °C87 °F, lows 1661 to 22 °C72 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Arish compares
Compared with Gaza, about 76 km to the northeast, Arish has practically the same average temperature and receives 44% less precipitation (123 mm4.8 in vs 219 mm8.6 in). The difference is largest in December (1 °C1.8 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Arish is the 37th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 5th 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
- Gaza 76 km · 21 °C70 °F · 219 mm8.6 in
- Beersheba 95 km · 20 °C68 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
- Ashdod 109 km · 21 °C71 °F · 296 mm12 in
- Hebron 131 km · 16 °C61 °F · 240 mm9.5 in
- Rishon LeTsiyyon 132 km · 21 °C70 °F · 358 mm14 in
- Tel Aviv 141 km · 21 °C71 °F · 358 mm14 in
- Port Said 143 km · 21 °C70 °F · 156 mm6.2 in
- Ad-Dawahy 145 km · 22 °C71 °F · 89 mm3.5 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Arish?
August is the warmest month in Arish, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Arish?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 18 °C (64 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Arish?
January is the wettest month with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Arish?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February–May and October–December.
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 95 m, while Arish lies at about 15 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.