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Alexandria

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Updated Saturday, September 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Alexandria?

Suitable with normal precautions

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Alexandria month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Alexandria are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 44 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January17.610.7449.0
February18.310.6259.4
March20.912.21710.6
April24.114.3611.5
May27.217.6312.5
June29.421.1013.8
July30.923.6013.6
August31.423.9012.4
September30.422.9111.9
October27.719.81010.6
November24.216.1199.6
December20.013.0369.0

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What is being reported around Alexandria

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People and places shaping Alexandria

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Research updated Monday, September 7, 2026
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Past and future events in Alexandria

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Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Air Arabia Egypt

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Alexandria. Airline.

  • Léon & Lévy

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Alexandria. French printer and photograph editor specializing in stereoscopic views and picture postcards.

  • Alexandria Water Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Alexandria.

  • Mo'men Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Alexandria. Egyptian company.

  • Corona

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Alexandria. Egypt company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Azad khosk

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Alexandria. Armenian periodical.

  • Al-Mathaf

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Alexandria. Defunct weekly news magazine in Egypt (1894).

  • Arev

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Alexandria. Armenian-language daily newspaper published in Egypt.

  • Artemis

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Alexandria. Armenian women's literary magazine.

  • Magallat Kulliyat al-Adab bi-l-Gamiʿat Faruq al-Awwal (magazine)

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Alexandria.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Alexandria, in brief

Alexandria is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Alexandria took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Alexandria

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Alexandria

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Alexandria

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Alexandria

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Alexandria

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08 · Questions

Questions about Alexandria

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexandria

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01 · Q&A

Where is Alexandria located and what are its coordinates?

Alexandria is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 31.2018, 29.9158 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Alexandria?

Alexandria has a recorded population of approximately 5,263,542 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone (EGP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Alexandria?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Alexandria include ar-EG, en, fr, and the circulating currency is EGP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Alexandria?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Alexandria, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.