Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial

Monument Naval memorial honoring unknown sailors in Alexandria

Seafront memorial in Alexandria honoring naval casualties; visited for its military commemoration, coastal setting and historical plaques.

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Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial
Alexandria Corniche area, Alexandria, Egypt
31.2000, 29.8937
Outdoor memorial - always accessible

How to Get to Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial #

Walk the Corniche from central Alexandria or take local buses and taxis that serve the waterfront. The area is accessible from the city centre in a short taxi ride.

Tips for Visiting Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial #

  • The memorial is close to the Corniche and the Montaza district-combine a visit with a coastal walk along the Corniche.
  • Be mindful of local customs; avoid loud behaviour and dress respectfully when visiting memorial sites.

Best Time to Visit Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial #

Spring and autumn offer comfortable coastal weather for visiting outdoor memorials along Alexandria's Corniche.

Autumn
Sep-Nov · 20-28°C (68-82°F)
Pleasant seaside weather and fewer tourists than in summer.
Spring
Mar-May · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Comfortable conditions for walking the Corniche and visiting memorials.

Weather & Climate near Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial #

Climate

Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

84 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 26°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

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