Kafr ash Shaykh climate
Kafr ash Shaykh (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
Kafr ash Shaykh climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 745 | 1356 | 140.6 |
| Feb | 2169 | 846 | 1458 | 110.4 |
| Mar | 2576 | 1049 | 1763 | 100.4 |
| Apr | 2984 | 1254 | 2069 | 120.5 |
| May | 3492 | 1661 | 2577 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 3798 | 1967 | 2882 | 10.0 |
| Jul | 38101 | 2170 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 38100 | 2171 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3595 | 2068 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 70.3 |
| Nov | 2678 | 1457 | 2068 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2169 | 1050 | 1560 | 110.4 |
| Year | 38101 | 745 | 2272 | 753.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 60% | 3.0 | 10:20 |
| Feb | 63% | 57% | 3.8 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 58% | 48% | 5.2 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 54% | 45% | 6.4 | 12:54 |
| May | 50% | 36% | 7.2 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 50% | 18% | 7.8 | 14:09 |
| Jul | 52% | 15% | 7.7 | 13:59 |
| Aug | 54% | 19% | 7.0 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 56% | 24% | 6.0 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 60% | 39% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 62% | 50% | 3.4 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 65% | 60% | 2.7 | 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 Kafr ash Shaykh is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 21 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 7 °C45 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.5 °C29.6 °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 mm0.6 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 50% in May to 66% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in November to 11 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 Kafr ash Shaykh
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 9 mm0.3 in to 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C101 °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 Kafr ash Shaykh
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 745 to 10 °C50 °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 2576 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 1049 to 16 °C61 °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 3798 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1967 to 21 °C71 °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 2678 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1457 to 20 °C68 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Kafr ash Shaykh compares
Compared with Al Mahallah al Kubra, about 27 km to the southeast, Kafr ash Shaykh has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation.
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Kafr ash Shaykh is the 24th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 13th 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), Gaza (Palestine, BSh) and Sirte (Libya, BWh).
Nearby places
- Al Mahallah al Kubra 27 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Al Mansurah 43 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Damanhur 46 km · 22 °C71 °F · 99 mm3.9 in
- Rosetta 59 km · 21 °C70 °F · 144 mm5.7 in
- Idku 65 km · 21 °C70 °F · 167 mm6.6 in
- Munuf 72 km · 22 °C72 °F · 65 mm2.6 in
- Kafr ad Dawwar 77 km · 21 °C71 °F · 105 mm4.1 in
- Zagazig 79 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kafr ash Shaykh?
August is the warmest month in Kafr ash Shaykh, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kafr ash Shaykh?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (45 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kafr ash Shaykh?
January is the wettest month with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kafr ash Shaykh?
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.