Zagazig climate
Zagazig (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 22 °C72 °F, and about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zagazig climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1966 | 744 | 1355 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 2170 | 846 | 1458 | 80.3 |
| Mar | 2678 | 1049 | 1864 | 90.3 |
| Apr | 3086 | 1355 | 2170 | 120.5 |
| May | 3594 | 1762 | 2678 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 38101 | 2068 | 2984 | 10.0 |
| Jul | 39103 | 2271 | 3087 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 39102 | 2271 | 3087 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2068 | 2883 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3289 | 1763 | 2476 | 50.2 |
| Nov | 2679 | 1356 | 2067 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 2170 | 949 | 1559 | 60.2 |
| Year | 39103 | 744 | 2272 | 612.4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63% | 40% | 3.5 | 10:22 |
| Feb | 59% | 42% | 4.2 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 54% | 37% | 5.6 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 49% | 39% | 6.6 | 12:53 |
| May | 44% | 29% | 7.4 | 13:41 |
| Jun | 44% | 18% | 8.0 | 14:07 |
| Jul | 46% | 17% | 7.8 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 49% | 22% | 7.1 | 13:15 |
| Sep | 52% | 14% | 6.3 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 57% | 20% | 5.0 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 60% | 31% | 3.8 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 63% | 38% | 3.2 | 10:11 |
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 Zagazig is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C103 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 19 °C66 °F and lows 7 °C44 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.5 °C31.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 47% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (12 mm0.5 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in June to 63% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in November to 11 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 Zagazig
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C103 °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 Zagazig
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1966 to 21 °C70 °F, lows 744 to 9 °C49 °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 2678 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 1049 to 17 °C62 °F, about 7 mm0.3 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38101 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °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 2679 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1356 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 Zagazig compares
Compared with Al Mansurah, about 51 km to the north, Zagazig is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer and receives 19% less precipitation (61 mm2.4 in vs 75 mm3.0 in). The difference is largest in June (1 °C1.9 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Zagazig is the 16th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 18th 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).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Shibin al Kawm (pop. 267,945), Bilbeis (pop. 185,237), Banha (pop. 182,254), Mit Ghamr (pop. 153,754) and Zefta (pop. 111,700). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Zagazig, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Al Ashir min Ramadan 40 km · 22 °C71 °F · 58 mm2.3 in
- Al Mansurah 51 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Al Mahallah al Kubra 53 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Munuf 56 km · 22 °C72 °F · 65 mm2.6 in
- Ashmun 60 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Cairo 63 km · 23 °C73 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Ismailia 74 km · 22 °C71 °F · 62 mm2.5 in
- Al Manzalah 76 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zagazig?
July is the warmest month in Zagazig, with an average high of 39 °C (103 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zagazig?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 19 °C (66 °F) and an average low of 7 °C (44 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zagazig?
April is the wettest month with about 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Zagazig?
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.