Alexandria vs Marsa Alam: which is better, month by month

Marsa Alam beats Alexandria in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in July (92 vs 74) — and they are within 3 points in February to April.

Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.

Alexandria vs Marsa Alam — all 12 months

MonthAlexandriaMarsa AlamWinnerGap
January84Anice, dry91Snice, dryMarsa Alam7
February89Anice, dry92Snice, dryTie3
March93Snice, dry94Swarm, dryTie1
April96Swarm, dry96Shot, dryTie0
May88Ahot, dry95Shot, dryMarsa Alam7
June80Ahot, dry93Ssweltering, dryMarsa Alam13
July74Bsweltering, dry92Ssweltering, dryMarsa Alam18
August73Bsweltering, dry90Ssweltering, dryMarsa Alam17
September77Bsweltering, dry92Ssweltering, dryMarsa Alam15
October84Ahot, dry94Shot, dryMarsa Alam10
November92Swarm, dry96Swarm, dryMarsa Alam4
December88Anice, dry92Snice, dryMarsa Alam4

A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is July (74 vs 92). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.

Alexandria

🇪🇬 Egypt · arid climate

Best month
April 96/100
Months won
0 of 12

Marsa Alam

🇪🇬 Egypt · arid climate

Best month
April 96/100
Months won
9 of 12

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