August weather forecast
Egypt

August in Egypt marks the last of the scorching summer months, with the country continuing to experience extreme heat and dryness. However, towards the end of the month, there is a gradual decline in temperatures, hinting at the approaching autumn season.

Cairo and other northern regions, including the Mediterranean coast, continue to face intense heat in August. Cairo endures average low temperatures of 22.2°C (72°F) and average high temperatures peaking at 37.8°C (100°F). Despite the Mediterranean Sea's mitigating influence, coastal areas also experience stifling temperatures during this time.

Rainfall in August is scarce across Egypt, maintaining the characteristic dryness of the country's summer months. Cities like Alexandria continue to bear low humidity levels, consistent with the arid conditions of this period. However, as the month progresses, there is a slight increase in humidity, signalling the upcoming change in season.

The Sinai Peninsula, like the rest of the country, experiences high temperatures in August with no frost or snowfall at higher altitudes, such as Mount Catherine. Southern cities like Aswan and Luxor, although still quite hot, witness a slight reduction in their peak daytime temperatures, which now reach up to 41.1°C (106°F).

Seawater temperatures in August continue to be favourable for beach-goers and water sports enthusiasts. At Sharm El Sheikh, on the Red Sea coast, the seawater temperatures fluctuate between 27.8°C (82°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F). Meanwhile, the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria showcases slightly cooler seawater temperatures, varying from 26.1°C (79°F) to 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Compared to July, August continues to display high temperatures and dry conditions. However, there is a slight reduction in peak temperatures, especially towards the end of the month. The upcoming month of September marks the beginning of the autumn season, bringing with it a much-anticipated drop in temperatures and a slight increase in humidity.

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• Cairo - August »
  August, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%, are the most humid months in Cairo, Egypt. The months with the highest humidity in Cairo, Egypt, are August, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 61%.
• Alexandria - August »
  August sails through Alexandria carrying the insignia of the hottest month, a fact reflected in its average high temperature of 30.4°C (86.7°F). With an average high-temperature of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F), August is the warmest month in Alexandria.
• Giza - August »
  On the last day of August, in Giza sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EEST. The transition from July to August in Giza sees an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.6°C (97.9°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month.
• Port Said - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Port Said, Egypt, with an average sea temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F). August, characterized by an average high temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F), is generally the warmest month in Port Said.
• Suez - August »
  August continues to maintain the high heat levels of Summer in Suez, with temperatures slightly dipping to 35.7°C (96.3°F) from July's peak. August is the month with the warmest seawater in Suez with an average sea temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F).
• Luxor - August »
  The months with the highest UV index in Luxor are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. On the first day of August in Luxor, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:35 pm.
• Asyut - August »
  June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Asyut, Egypt. How many hours of sunshine does Asyut have in August?
• Ismailia - August »
  The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F). In Ismailia the average relative humidity in August is 51%.
• Zagazig - August »
  As July turns into August in Zagazig, the average high-temperatures rest at a still tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. August competes with July as the month bearing the highest temperatures in Zagazig.
• Aswan - August »
  August is the month with the most rainfall in Aswan, Egypt. On the last day of August, in Aswan, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:07 pm EEST.
• Damietta - August »
  On the first day of August in Damietta sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. August marks the peak of summer in Damietta with temperatures hitting a year-high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).
• Minya - August »
  The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F). Minya, Egypt, notes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.9°C (96.6°F) in August, displaying minor variation from July.