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Al Maḩallah al Kubrá weather forecast — today & tomorrow

38°

Mainly clear

High: 38° · Low: 24° · Feels like 42°

Mainly clear. Gusts up to 24 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 38°
15:00 · 38°
16:00 · 38°
17:00 · 37°
18:00 · 36°
19:00 · 33°
20:00 · 30°
21:00 · 28°
22:00 · 26°
23:00 · 25°
00:00 · 24°
01:00 · 24°
02:00 · 24°
03:00 · 23°
04:00 · 23°
05:00 · 23°
06:00 · 23°
07:00 · 23°
08:00 · 25°
09:00 · 27°
10:00 · 29°
11:00 · 31°
12:00 · 33°
13:00 · 35°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    42° / 30°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    17 km/h NW
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    6:11 / 19:52

Details

Air quality
53 Moderate
PM2.5 10 · PM10 26

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá's Climate

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá sits in the middle of the Nile Delta in northern Egypt, inland but not far from the Mediterranean coast. It has a hot desert climate, dry and sunny for most of the year with only rare winter rain. Summers (May–September) are very hot, usually 33–38°C, with clear skies and low humidity except when a sea breeze reaches in, while winters (December–February) are mild, around 18–20°C by day with cool nights. Spring can bring the hot, dusty khamsin winds off the desert.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?

November to March is most comfortable: mild and dry, with warm days around 18–24°C, pleasant for getting around and sightseeing.

What are the hottest months in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?

June to August are hottest, with daytime highs of 34–38°C and some days above 40°C when hot desert winds arrive.

What is the khamsin wind and when does it occur?

The khamsin is a spell of hot, dry and dusty wind blowing off the desert, typically in spring, around March to May.

Does it rain much here?

Very little; rain falls only in scattered light amounts in winter, and skies stay dry and sunny for most of the year.

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