Climate Insights for Saint Catherine

, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Hottest
July
32°C peak
Coldest
January
4°C low
Wettest
March
13mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Saint Catherine is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 48mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 13mm of rainfall. Saint Catherine is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Feb Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 6° Mar Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 10° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 13° May Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Jun Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 21° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 22° Aug Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 22° Sep Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Oct Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Nov Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Dec Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Saint Catherine vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 1mm Mar Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 4mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Saint Catherine is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 48mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Saint Catherine is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

85 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Saint Catherine, which began on June 21, 2026. Saint Catherine is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 85 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 29°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 31°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 10mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 14mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb 12°
Mar 16°
Apr 19°
May 24°
Jun 27°
Jul 28°
Aug 27°
Sep 26°
Oct 22°
Nov 16°
Dec 12°

The best time to visit Saint Catherine is during March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Saint Catherine based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C
14 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Feb
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
9 mm
1 cm
Mar
10 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
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