Egypt Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Egypt?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Egypt depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Egypt
The best time to visit Egypt is from March to May and September to November. It's sunny but not too hot, and temperatures between 23°C and 30°C are conducive to both lounging on the beaches and sightseeing.
During the hottest period of the year from June to August, temperatures above 40°C can be hard to bear. It's worth visiting the Nile Delta, such as Cairo, or the Mediterranean coast during this time, where the heat doesn't hit as hard.
On the other hand, from December to February is the coolest season, which creates good conditions for those focused on sightseeing. The desert areas and the Nile Valley are worth visiting during this time. Although it's still sunny, it's not the best time for beachgoers and those who favor sea bathing on the Red Sea coast and in the resorts of the Sinai Peninsula. During this time, the Nile Delta and mountainous areas in the Sinai Peninsula can be much cooler and rainier than the rest of the country.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 13 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Cairo (°F)
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- Diving is possible throughout the year.
- When going to Egypt, you should check when Ramadan (a movable holiday) falls, as there may be many difficulties. Some stores, cafes, restaurants open after sunset, public transportation begins to function irregularly. At the same time, in the larger resort areas it is not very noticeable.
Due to the large area of Egypt, the weather in individual parts of the country can vary significantly.
Season and weather by month
March - May
Mar | Apr | May |
A very good time to visit all over Egypt. From mid-March the temperature rises and can reach around 26°C - 29°C, the nights are also getting warmer. This is an ideal time for those who want to avoid the heat. Sunny and warm days encourage relaxation on the Red Sea, the beach season is underway in the resorts of the Sinai Peninsula (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba). You can also enjoy sun and sea bathing in Hurghada, El Gouna and Safaga.
From May onward, the Mediterranean coast is also much warmer. It is then worth visiting the Nile Delta (Cairo, Alexandria, Giza) and the deserts. Friendly weather arrives in the Nile Valley, around Aswan, Karnak and Luxor. It is also possible to organize treks and hikes to higher elevations in the Sinai Peninsula at that time.
The only complication at this time is the dry desert wind (chamsin) that appears in late April and blows until June. It brings waves of hot air and dust, causing sandstorms.
Holidays and observances in Egypt
- 30 Mar 2025 - Eid al-Fitr
- 31 Mar 2025 - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
- 20 Apr 2025 - Coptic Easter Sunday
- 21 Apr 2025 - Sham el Nessim
- 25 Apr 2025 - Sinai Liberation Day
- 01 May 2025 - Labour Day
June - August
Jun | Jul | Aug |
The hottest months of the year, with temperatures reaching above 40°C. Heat waves and the scorching sun make this not a good time to visit most areas in the country.
In the resorts on the Red Sea coast (Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, Taba, El Gouna, Safaga) the heat is less noticeable, you can relax on the beach, swim in the sea or pool or take advantage of the extremely developed range of water sports.
It is also worth visiting the northern regions of Egypt then. This is a good time to visit the cities of the Nile Delta (Alexandria, Cairo and the pyramids of Giza). Cloudless skies and sunny days encourage you to enjoy the beaches off the Mediterranean coast. Temperatures in this region are not as high as in the rest of the country, hovering around 30°C.
Holidays and observances in Egypt
- 05 Jun 2025 - Arafat Day
- 06 Jun 2025 - Eid al-Adha
- 07 Jun 2025 - Eid al-Adha Holiday
- 26 Jun 2025 - Islamic New Year
- 30 Jun 2025 - 30 June Revolution Day
- 23 Jul 2025 - Revolution Day
September - November
Sep | Oct | Nov |
It is gradually getting a little cooler across the country. The weather is giving a bit of a respite from the heat of previous months. It is still warm and sunny, with temperatures settling around 25°C - 30°C. Exploring the cities of the Nile Valley (Aswan, Karnak, Luxor) at this time, along with the ruins and tombs on the west bank of the Nile, is much more pleasant.
The weather makes for comfortable sightseeing in the Nile Delta, including Cairo, Alexandria and the ancient pyramids at Giza. The beach season is underway on the Red Sea coasts of Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga and the resort areas of the Sinai Peninsula (Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Taba). This is also a good time to organize a boat cruise on the Nile and mountain excursions in the Sinai Peninsula.
Holidays and observances in Egypt
- 04 Sep 2025 - Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
- 06 Oct 2025 - Armed Forces Day
December - February
Dec | Jan | Feb |
The coldest months of the year, temperatures drop to 18°C - 25°C in most parts of Egypt. The blowing cold wind makes the nights cool with temperatures even lower than 15°C.
The sea water is reasonably warm, with temperatures around 21°C, so you can enjoy swimming, especially on the Red Sea coasts. In the resorts of Marsa Alam or El Qoseir it is slightly warmer than in Hurghada. Days are sunny but short, with the sun setting around 5pm.
The winter months are a good time to visit the desert areas, but be aware of large nighttime temperature drops. The cities of the Nile Valley can offer sunny and warm weather during this time, especially those located more to the south: Aswan, Karnak and Luxor along with Western Thebes (Valley of the Kings).
The Nile Delta cities (Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said) are rainy during this period, and there may even be snowfall. Due to cloud cover and precipitation, most Mediterranean resorts are closed during the winter.
Despite the greater cold weather, the period around Christmas and New Year's is a popular time to visit among tourists from Europe.
Holidays and observances in Egypt
- 07 Jan 2025 - Coptic Christmas Day
- 25 Jan 2025 - 25 January Revolution Day
Cairo
Monday 23 Dec
Humidity
55%Cloud cover
24%Wind speed
7.8 mphChance of rain
3%Cairo
Tuesday 24 Dec
Humidity
56%Cloud cover
0%Wind speed
9.2 mphChance of rain
0%Cairo
Wednesday 25 DecHumidity
46%Cloud cover
7%Wind speed
10.1 mphChance of rain
0%Cairo
Thursday 26 DecHumidity
47%Cloud cover
19%Wind speed
13.2 mphChance of rain
0%Cairo
Friday 27 DecHumidity
43%Cloud cover
3%Wind speed
18.6 mphChance of rain
0%Climate and Average Weather in Egypt
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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