Suez climate
Suez (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Suez climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 847 | 1356 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2169 | 948 | 1559 | 80.3 |
| Mar | 2576 | 1152 | 1864 | 70.3 |
| Apr | 2883 | 1457 | 2170 | 80.3 |
| May | 3391 | 1864 | 2578 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2169 | 2883 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3799 | 2373 | 3086 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3798 | 2373 | 3086 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3494 | 2170 | 2882 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1865 | 2476 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1458 | 2068 | 110.5 |
| Dec | 2069 | 1050 | 1560 | 70.3 |
| Year | 3799 | 847 | 2272 | 552.2 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 34% | 3.8 | 10:25 |
| Feb | 57% | 31% | 4.8 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 54% | 27% | 6.1 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 48% | 27% | 7.2 | 12:52 |
| May | 44% | 23% | 7.8 | 13:39 |
| Jun | 46% | 9% | 8.3 | 14:04 |
| Jul | 46% | 7% | 8.2 | 13:54 |
| Aug | 50% | 6% | 7.6 | 13:13 |
| Sep | 56% | 8% | 6.6 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 60% | 13% | 5.3 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 61% | 22% | 4.2 | 10:36 |
| Dec | 62% | 28% | 3.6 | 10:13 |
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 Suez is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 8 °C47 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.5 °C29.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 48% of the annual total. The wettest month is November (11 mm0.5 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in May to 62% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 6%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in December to 12 km/h (7 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Suez
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 11 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 Suez
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 847 to 10 °C50 °F, about 8 mm0.3 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 33 °C91 °F, lows 1152 to 18 °C64 °F, about 5 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3696 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2169 to 23 °C73 °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 °C94 °F, lows 1458 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 and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Suez compares
Compared with Cairo, about 123 km to the west, Suez has practically the same average temperature and receives 8% less precipitation (55 mm2.2 in vs 60 mm2.4 in). The difference is largest in June (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Suez is the 20th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 23rd 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), Hail (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Tabuk (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Ismailia 74 km · 22 °C71 °F · 62 mm2.5 in
- Al Ashir min Ramadan 83 km · 22 °C71 °F · 58 mm2.3 in
- Zagazig 120 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Cairo 123 km · 23 °C73 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Al Matariyah 143 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Ad-Dawahy 143 km · 22 °C71 °F · 89 mm3.5 in
- Al Manzalah 143 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- 6th of October City 143 km · 22 °C71 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Suez?
July is the warmest month in Suez, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Suez?
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 Suez?
November is the wettest month with about 11 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Suez?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 130 m, while Suez lies at about 11 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.