Az Zarqā in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Az Zarqā sees average daytime highs around 29°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 13 mm of rain over about 3 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 33°C in early September to 23°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 78% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels muggy.
Fall is Az Zarqā's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Az Zarqā's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 29°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- 3 wet days
- Avg wind
- 11 km/h
- Travel score
- 7.0
- 3rd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Az Zarqā in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 33°C in early September to 23°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Az Zarqā reaches about 29°C and drops to 20°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Az Zarqā
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 28 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Az Zarqā weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 11° | 12 | 3.4 | 10.2 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 20° / 11° | 12 | 3.1 | 10.9 | 7.6 |
| Mar | 23° / 13° | 8 | 1.8 | 11.8 | 8.5 |
| Apr | 26° / 15° | 4 | 1.1 | 12.7 | 8.8 |
| May | 29° / 18° | 2 | 0.4 | 13.6 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 32° / 21° | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 33° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 13.8 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 33° / 24° | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 32° / 23° | 0 | 0.1 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 20° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.2 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 25° / 16° | 8 | 1.8 | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Dec | 21° / 13° | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8.0 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 78% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Az Zarqā gets around 13 mm of rain over 3 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 11 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min in early September to 10 h 06 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 4.7 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Az Zarqā
None of Az Zarqā's seasonal hazards peak in fall. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
Az Zarqā sees seasonal dust haze (May), heaviest in May.
Is fall a good time to visit Az Zarqā?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is one of the better times to visit Az Zarqā for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Az Zarqā in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Az Zarqā sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Az Zarqā in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 25°C across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 46 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 2 to Dec 20 — about 7.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 19 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Refreshing |
UV index in Az Zarqā in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Az Zarqā peaks around June 17 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Az Zarqā in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Az Zarqā is worst in January — around 60 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.9× the cleanest month (July, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 60 | 52 | 42 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 49 | 54 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 52 | Poor |
| Mar | 42 | Poor |
| Apr | 33 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 49 | Poor |
| Dec | 54 | Poor |
Where is Az Zarqā?
Az Zarqā sits at 31.2°N, 31.6°E, 4 m above sea level, in Egypt. The nearest listed city is As Sarw, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Az Zarqā
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Az Zarqā.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Az Zarqā has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 15 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 21 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 55 m.
The land around Az Zarqā is covered by cropland (71%) within 3 km, cropland (81%) within 16 km, and cropland (51%) and water (32%) within 80 km.
Egypt travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 15% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,086
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 79%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2017
- Road deaths
- 10.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 459
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Az Zarqā (31.2086°, 31.6353°, elevation 4 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.