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 then reach 19 °C66 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 6 mm0.2 in to 12 mm0.5 in 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 ideal. That means 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
The nearest larger place is Al Mansurah, about 51 km to the north. Compared with it, Zagazig is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer. It receives 19% less precipitation (61 mm2.4 in vs 75 mm3.0 in). The difference is largest in June (1 °C1.9 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 39 places in Egypt. By annual mean temperature, Zagazig is the 16th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 18th wettest. See all of them on the Egypt climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are 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
- Climate in Al Ashir min Ramadan 40 km · 22 °C71 °F · 58 mm2.3 in
- Climate in Al Mansurah 51 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Climate in Al Mahallah al Kubra 53 km · 22 °C72 °F · 75 mm3.0 in
- Climate in Munuf 56 km · 22 °C72 °F · 65 mm2.6 in
- Climate in Ashmun 60 km · 22 °C72 °F · 61 mm2.4 in
- Climate in Cairo 63 km · 23 °C73 °F · 60 mm2.4 in
- Climate in Ismailia 74 km · 22 °C71 °F · 62 mm2.5 in
- Climate 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. Its average high is 39 °C (103 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zagazig?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 19 °C (66 °F) and its average low is 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. The gaps are largest 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.