When to go · El Alamein
El Alamein in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (coastal heat and peak domestic crowds), Ramadan afternoons (shortened memorial hours).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for El Alamein
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (coastal heat and peak domestic crowds), Ramadan afternoons (shortened memorial hours).
Weather in August
- El AlameinHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Mediterranean coast, Egypt · Alexandria, El Alameinfine
The only rainy part of Egypt in winter; the escape from summer heat for Cairenes.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Medium
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Same heat; European holidaymakers fill Red Sea resorts.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen