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When is the best time to visit Mersa Matruh?

Find the best time to travel to Mersa Matruh, Egypt, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Mersa Matruh

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Mersa Matruh.

Climate

Climate of Mersa Matruh, Egypt

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Mersa Matruh.

Climate charts in Mersa Matruh

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Mersa Matruh?

Mersa Matruh has a arid climate, which is a type of dry climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a hot desert climate (BWh).

Activities

What to do in Mersa Matruh and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Mersa Matruh and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Mersa Matruh.

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Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Mersa Matruh according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
High season
Quieter period
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Mersa Matruh?

Visitor numbers in Mersa Matruh vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in July, August, September and October, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
48/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Mersa Matruh: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The climate is favorable year-round in Mersa Matruh: all twelve months show good conditions. If you must decide, these months stand out as the best choices: June, July, August and September.

No month is really to be avoided in Mersa Matruh: conditions remain fair to favorable throughout the year. The choice should be made based on prices, crowd levels or your preferred activities on site.

There is no real rainy season in Mersa Matruh: precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is December (about 39 mm) and the driest is August (about 0 mm).

The hottest month in Mersa Matruh is August, with an average of 30°C during the day and 26°C at night. The coolest is January, with 17°C during the day and 14°C at night.

Swimming is most pleasant when the water temperature exceeds 25°C, that is during these months: July, August, September and October. The peak is reached in August, with about 27°C on average.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 14.1 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is December, with 7.9 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: July, August, September and October. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December. Over the year, the average visitor index is 48/100.

We detail the month-by-month weather of 12 nearby destinations, including Sidi Barrani, Sidi-Abd-el-Rahman and Sollum. Compare them to build a coherent itinerary: conditions can vary from one city to another, even over short distances.
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