Ismailia
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ismailia month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ismailia are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and March the wettest (about 10 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5 | 9.2 | 4 | 9.1 |
| February | 20.8 | 9.8 | 7 | 9.1 |
| March | 24.6 | 12.0 | 10 | 10.6 |
| April | 28.9 | 14.8 | 3 | 11.3 |
| May | 33.2 | 18.3 | 2 | 12.4 |
| June | 36.0 | 21.4 | 0 | 13.5 |
| July | 37.9 | 23.7 | 0 | 13.6 |
| August | 37.1 | 24.1 | 0 | 12.3 |
| September | 34.6 | 22.6 | 0 | 11.6 |
| October | 30.4 | 19.5 | 4 | 10.6 |
| November | 26.1 | 15.4 | 4 | 9.5 |
| December | 21.7 | 11.5 | 5 | 8.8 |
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Research updated Friday, October 30, 2026Past and future events in Ismailia
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Previously
- Documented history · 1863
Ismailia was founded in 1863, during the construction of the Suez Canal, by Khedive Ismail, after whom the city is named.
- Documented history · 1882
Following the Battle of Kafr-el-Dawwar in 1882 the British established a base there.
- Documented history · 1919
Ismailia War Cemetery was designed in 1919 by Sir Robert Lorimer marking the casualties of the battle.
- Documented history · 1973
In 1973, the Battle of Ismailia took place in the city between the Egyptian Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces.
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01 · OverviewIsmailia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Ismailia took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Ismailia
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Ismailia
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Ismailia
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Ismailia
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Ismailia
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Ismailia
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ismailia located and what are its coordinates?
Ismailia is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 30.6043, 32.2722, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ismailia?
Ismailia has a recorded population of approximately 429,465 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ismailia?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ismailia include AR-EG, English, French, with EGP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ismailia?
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