Ismailia climate
Ismailia (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C71 °F, and about 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ismailia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1965 | 745 | 1355 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 2169 | 847 | 1458 | 100.4 |
| Mar | 2476 | 1050 | 1763 | 90.4 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1356 | 2169 | 90.4 |
| May | 3391 | 1762 | 2576 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 3596 | 2067 | 2882 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3799 | 2271 | 2985 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3798 | 2272 | 2985 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3493 | 2069 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1865 | 2475 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1457 | 1967 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2068 | 1049 | 1559 | 70.3 |
| Year | 3799 | 745 | 2271 | 622.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 40% | 3.5 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 59% | 41% | 4.3 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 56% | 35% | 5.7 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 52% | 36% | 6.8 | 12:53 |
| May | 48% | 28% | 7.6 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 50% | 14% | 8.2 | 14:07 |
| Jul | 50% | 10% | 8.0 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 53% | 9% | 7.4 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 58% | 12% | 6.4 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 62% | 21% | 5.0 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 62% | 31% | 3.9 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 63% | 35% | 3.3 | 10:10 |
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 Ismailia is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 22 °C72 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C65 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.5 °C29.8 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 49% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (11 mm0.4 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 48% in May to 63% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 9%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in November to 11 km/h (7 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ismailia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 19 °C65 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 5 mm0.2 in to 11 mm0.4 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 Ismailia
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1965 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 745 to 10 °C49 °F, about 10 mm0.4 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 2476 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1050 to 17 °C62 °F, about 7 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 3596 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2067 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 2577 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1457 to 20 °C69 °F, about 4 mm0.2 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.
How Ismailia compares
Compared with Port Said, about 74 km to the north, Ismailia is on average 0.6 °C1 °F warmer and receives 60% less precipitation (62 mm2.5 in vs 156 mm6.2 in). The difference is largest in May (3.8 °C6.8 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Ismailia is the 29th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 17th 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: Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Sirte (Libya, BWh) and Gaza (Palestine, BSh).
Nearby places
- Al Ashir min Ramadan 61 km · 22 °C71 °F · 58 mm2.3 in
- Al Matariyah 68 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Al Manzalah 69 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Ad-Dawahy 71 km · 22 °C71 °F · 89 mm3.5 in
- Port Said 74 km · 21 °C70 °F · 156 mm6.2 in
- Zagazig 74 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Suez 74 km · 22 °C72 °F · 55 mm2.2 in
- Al Mansurah 98 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ismailia?
August is the warmest month in Ismailia, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (72 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ismailia?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (65 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ismailia?
January is the wettest month with about 11 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Ismailia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 100 m, while Ismailia lies at about 14 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.