Alexander National Park
Alexander at a Glance#
Address: Alexandria National Museum, 17 Tareek El Horreya (Ibrahimia), Alexandria, Egypt
Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (check local listings)
How to Get to Alexander#
The museum is in central Alexandria near Mansheya and the historic waterfront. From the Alexandria railway station or the Corniche, it is a short taxi ride or a 15-20 minute walk depending on starting point.
Tips for Visiting Alexander#
- Allow several hours for the museum to absorb its collection-highlights include numismatic and Hellenistic displays.
- Check timed-entry or guided-tour availability for special exhibitions.
- Pair with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and nearby coastal sites for a full day in Alexandria.
Best Time to Visit Alexander#
Alexandria is most pleasant from late autumn through spring when coastal temperatures are mild.
Winter
November-February · 10-20°C
Cooler, pleasant weather for city walks and museum visits.
Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Mild, comfortable conditions and clear coastal light.
Weather & Climate near Alexander#
Climate
Alexander's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (550 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 67
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| February | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 52 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 13° - 24° | 18° | 14 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 26° | 21° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 68% | 4.0 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 30° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 69% | 4.0 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 67% | 3.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 18 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 18° | 90 mm | some cloud | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 146 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
