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April · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 96/100

Alexandria in April

Excellent · 96/100Beach 74/100
High / low24° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm2 wet days
Sea19°surface temperature
31.20° N, 29.92° EElevation 9 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goAlexandria · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96April
Best timeMar–May
April: high / low24° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Alexandria averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 16%.

Days are 2.9° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 2.8°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.

April scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Alexandria.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:29 local time, giving 12 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 52 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%89%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 74/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around Alexandria this month

Kafr ad Dawwār
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Kafr ad Dawwār

Beheira · 22 km E
26°Apr high
2wet days
93score
Kafr ad Dawwār
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Rosetta

Beheira · 52 km NE
24°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Rosetta
Damanhur
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Damanhur

Beheira · 56 km E
27°Apr high
2wet days
87score
Damanhur
Idku
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Idku

Beheira · 38 km E
25°Apr high
2wet days
95score
Idku
ivTop of the table

Egypt's best in April

Where to go in April
Marsa Matruh
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Marsa Matruh

Matruh
23°Apr high
1wet day
98score
Marsa Matruh
Sidi Barrani
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Sidi Barrani

Matruh
22°Apr high
1wet day
98score
Sidi Barrani
‘Izbat al Burj
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‘Izbat al Burj

Dakahlia
22°Apr high
1wet day
97score
‘Izbat al Burj
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Rosetta

Beheira
24°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Rosetta
·Questions

Alexandria in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Alexandria?

April scores 96/100 for Alexandria, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Alexandria in April?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 15°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Alexandria in April?

Alexandria receives about 3 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Alexandria in April?

The sea averages 19°C in April, refreshing but swimmable.