Best Time to Visit Mount Sinai
Best time to visit Mount Sinai: May, June, July, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mount Sinai
Go in May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mount Sinai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 32° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 32° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 36° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 45° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 51° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 79° | 58° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 80° | 59° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 81° | 61° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 78° | 57° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 69° | 51° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 60° | 42° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 34° | 0,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Sinai compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Sinai.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadi Musa | 152 mi | 67°F | +43°F warmer | 8 in |
| Petra | 152 mi | 67°F | +43°F warmer | 8 in |
| Cairo International Airport | 189 mi | 74°F | +50°F warmer | 1 in |
| Historic Cairo | 195 mi | 75°F | +52°F warmer | 1 in |
| Nile River | 195 mi | 75°F | +52°F warmer | 1 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mount Sinai is a mountain in Egypt. Mount Sinai is a mountain known as a pilgrimage summit in the Sinai. It sits at 7.497 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Mount Sinai with partly cloudy. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 51°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Mount Sinai is May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), about 189 mi away. Nearby highlights include Petra, Historic Cairo, Nile River and Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 3.4°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Mount Sinai today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mount Sinai right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:47 AM, Oct 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 67° / 52°
Drizzle · 65% rain · wind 7 mph
☁️ 72° / 58°
Overcast · 35% rain · wind 8 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Sinai?
Mount Sinai is a mountain in Egypt. Its coordinates are 28.5392, 33.975. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Mount Sinai right now?
It is currently 64°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 13% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Sinai?
May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Sinai, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Sinai in?
Mount Sinai observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:47 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Sinai?
The closest airports are Cairo International Airport (CAI), 189 mi away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 246 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Sinai?
Popular options include Petra, Historic Cairo, Nile River, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Pyramids of Giza and Valley of the Kings.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 11:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
