Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria
Church Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Alexandria and patriarchal seat
Alexandria’s Cathedral of the Annunciation serves the city’s Christian community; visitors notice liturgical art and its setting amid Alexandria’s coastal neighborhoods.
How to Get to Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria #
The cathedral is in Alexandria’s central districts. From the Corniche, it can be reached by local taxi or microbus; from Misr Railway Station, a taxi ride across the city takes 10-20 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria #
- If visiting the Coptic Cathedral, be mindful of security checkpoints and bag checks which are common at major religious sites in Egypt.
- Try to schedule a visit in the morning to avoid the heat and to experience daily services with fewer tourists present.
- Combine a trip with a walk along the Corniche to see the city's Mediterranean character before heading inland to the cathedral.
Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria #
Best visited in the shoulder seasons when heat and crowds are lower; early mornings offer comfortable conditions and quieter interiors.
Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria #
Cathedral of the Annunciation, Alexandria'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.
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.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.