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Beheira Governorate Essentials

Beheira Governorate spans from the western Nile Delta to the desert of Wadi El Natrun, serving as a vital center for both Coptic and Islamic heritage. This collection features the 4th-century monasteries of Saint Macarius and Saint Bishoy, alongside the archaeological remains of Kellia. In Desouk, the Ibrahim El-Desouky Mosque stands as a major Sufi shrine. The list also highlights the region's engineering landmarks, including the Idfina Weir and the strategic bridges crossing the Rosetta branch of the Nile.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–24°
9° at night
6 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 7°–26°
10° at night
4 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 8°–31°
11° at night
3 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

28° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–36°
14° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good

32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–39°
17° at night
0 rainy days
27 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

35° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–40°
20° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

37° · extremes 20°–40°
22° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

37° · extremes 21°–40°
23° at night
0 rainy days
31 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–39°
22° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great

30° · extremes 16°–35°
19° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

26° (feels like 24°) · extremes 13°–31°
16° at night
2 rainy days
19 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–25°
12° at night
4 rainy days
16 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Egyptian Pound EGP LE · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Arabic
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +20

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Featured Lists

Beheira Governorate Essentials

Beheira — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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