When to go · El Alamein
El Alamein in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in September
- El AlameinHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Mediterranean coast, Egypt · Alexandria, El Alameinbest weather
The only rainy part of Egypt in winter; the escape from summer heat for Cairenes.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Low
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Alamein, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Mar: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Sep: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Mar: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 0 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Sep: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Mar: 2
September: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.
March: Inside El Alamein's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
El Alamein: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen