Egypt · Africa
Alexandria, Egypt: cost, safety and best time to visit (2026)
Population: 5.3MCurrency: EGPTime zone: Africa/Cairo
US travel advisory
Level 2
Exercise Increased Caution
Best months to visit
Apr, May, Jun and Oct
highest visit score, Open-Meteo climate record
About Alexandria
Alexandria is a city of about 5.3 million people on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, though it is not the country's capital. Visitor costs here are modest by international standards: a budget traveler can expect to spend around $15 a day, a mid-range traveler about $40 a day, and a traveler seeking more comfort roughly $85 a day, which works out to $105, $280, and $595 over a full week. The climate is mild for much of the year, with the warmest, sunniest conditions concentrated in April, May, June, and October, the months that score highest for visiting. Rain is rare outside the winter months, and sunshine hours climb from around 9 hours a day in winter to nearly 14 hours a day in June. Peak tourist months run from April through August and again in October, while January through March are the quietest and least expensive times to visit. Egypt carries a country-level Level 2 travel advisory from the US State Department, and UK guidance offers detailed practical advice for anyone planning a visit.
Weather through the year
Average high in °C and monthly rainfall in mm, from the Open-Meteo archive.
Jan
19°
39mm
Feb
18°
30mm
Mar
22°
15mm
Apr
24°
12mm
May
27°
4mm
Jun
30°
0mm
Jul
32°
0mm
Aug
32°
0mm
Sep
31°
0mm
Oct
28°
3mm
Nov
25°
11mm
Dec
21°
24mm
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a week in Alexandria cost?
A week on a budget runs about $105, a mid-range week about $280, and a more comfortable week around $595, based on daily estimates of $15, $40, and $85. These figures cover typical lodging, meals, and local transport rather than flights.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
April, May, June, and October have the highest visit scores, combining warm temperatures, long sunshine hours, and little rain. October in particular offers warm weather without the peak heat of midsummer.
Is Alexandria safe to visit?
The US State Department places Egypt at Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, and this applies to the whole country rather than Alexandria specifically. UK guidance notes that most visits to Egypt are trouble-free, though it flags a high threat of terrorism and past attacks in Alexandria, so travelers should stay alert in crowds and public places.
Can I visit Alexandria on a tight budget?
Yes, the budget estimate of $15 a day covers basic accommodation, simple meals, and local transport. Costs are lowest during the off-season months of January, February, and March, when the city is also quieter.
What is the cheapest time of year to go?
January, February, and March are described as the cheapest and quietest months to visit, coinciding with cooler temperatures and more rainfall than the rest of the year. Prices and crowds pick up once April arrives.
What about food and getting around the city?
Meals range from inexpensive local eateries to sit-down restaurants, and local transport such as buses or trams is a low-cost way to move around. Taxis are also common, though UK guidance advises against traveling alone in one, especially for women at night.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
- US State Department travel advisories — public domain, fetched September 21, 2026
- UK FCDO foreign travel advice — Open Government Licence v3, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.