Weather in Egypt
Along with its colourful coral reefs, bundles of beautiful beaches and some seriously impressive ancient history, Egypt serves up sunshine all year round. This winning combination has resulted in more and more sun worshippers jetting here every year and with temperatures so famously hot, who can blame them?
To help you decide on when is the best time to go to Egypt, we’ve put together a quick overview of the average temperatures you can expect to find each month in both beach resorts — Hurghada and Marsa Alam.
Weather in Egypt in January
Average Temperature: 17°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
It may be one of Egypt’s chilliest months, however, January in this part of the world is nothing like it is for us here in the UK. In fact, temperatures are persistently pleasant and hover around 17°C. Rain wise, you’ve got very little to worry about. There’s a tiny 1mm of rain expected over the entire duration of the month, helping you cool down.
Weather in Egypt in February
Average Temperature: 19°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
Similar to January, the weather in Hurghada and Marsa Alam in February sees blue skies and enjoyable heat of 19°C. Once the sun goes down, things can cool down with temperatures sometimes falling to 13°C later on in the evening. While this is still considered an acceptably mild night for us Brits, it is worth packing a cardigan or two since it’s such a drop from the temperatures that you’ll be used to from during the day time.
Weather in Egypt in March
Average Temperature: 23°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
March makes a fantastic time of year for a fly and flop holiday in Egypt. You’ve got nine hours of sunshine each day to bask in. With the 23°C heat you need some spectacular sands to stretch out on and one things for sure, Egypt isn’t short on them! Take your pick of the bundles of beaches both resorts have to offer. The best part is, they’ll be a lot less busy than the previous months too.
Weather in Egypt in April
Average Temperature: 26°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
With the summer months just around the corner, as you’ll imagine things really start to heat up in Egypt during April. The daytime average temperature sits at 26°C and the sun tends to set just after 6pm meaning you get a whopping 13 hours to work on that tan. As for a night, things don’t cool down too much as temperatures rarely drop below 17°C.
Weather in Egypt in May
Average Temperature: 29°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
Despite being hot throughout the entire year, the true Egypt summer season kicks off in May. Expect to find highs of 29°C along with bath-warm sea waters of 24°C. In fact, the water here doesn’t tend to dip much lower than the twenties during the summer season, making it the perfect time for getting on that snorkel and plunging into the amazing underwater world of the Red Sea.
Weather in Egypt in June
Average Temperature: 32°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
With the summer season in full swing, every month sees an increase in heat. In June we’re talking temperatures that hit the thirties! As you’d expect, the heat does come with an increase in humidity, even more of a reason to do nothing but lounge around the pool with a cocktail in hand right? Rainfall at this time is non-existent and you’ve only got the teeniest chance of seeing some clouds — a 3% chance to be exact.
Weather in Egypt in July
Average Temperature: 34°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
Things heat up even more in July with temperatures sizzling around 34°C. Sound too hot to you? Don’t worry, both Hurghada and Marsa Alam are located on the Red Sea coastline meaning the summer sun comes accompanied by a much welcomed wind, cooling things down a little. Of course, there’s always the option to cool off in the remarkable Red Sea too. Chances are your hotel will be just a flip flop throw away from the water, as most come with their own private beach.
Weather in Egypt in August
Average Temperature: 34°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
Like many destinations, August takes the lead as the hottest month to visit Egypt. Both Hurghada and Marsa Alam beach resorts bask in sunshine as high as 39°C on some days. You can expect this kind of heat for 13 whole hours — just imagine that tan you’ll go home with! It goes without saying though, extra care needs to be taken in temperatures this high so make sure you lather on plenty of high factor sun cream!
Weather in Egypt in September
Average Temperature: 32°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
By September, both hotspots drop a degree or two but only ever so slightly. You can expect an average daily temperature of 32°C and again, absolutely no rainfall since it is part of the ‘dry season’. Don’t worry though, an ice cold cocktail will help to keep you cool and the All Inclusive resorts certainly aren’t short on them. As always, it’s important to keep hydrated with plenty of water too.
Weather in Egypt in October
Average Temperature: 28°C
Average Rainfall: 5mm
What’s the weather like in Egypt in October? Rest assured knowing it’s nothing like the drizzly rain you find in the UK at this time of year! In fact, the sizzling heat from Egypt’s summer actually stretches right the way through into October and even then it’s still a balmy 28°C. You can enjoy it from sunrise at around 5.40am all the way through to 5.30pm, and even when it goes down temperatures remain pleasantly high.
Weather in Egypt in November
Average Temperature: 23°C
Average Rainfall: 0mm
It may be considered the wettest month of the year in Egypt but even then the rainfall is just 4mm on average — hardly enough to put us off! Especially with temperatures still hovering around 23°C. It seems that holidaymakers haven’t quite caught onto this as November tends to be pretty quiet in the Red Sea resorts, but that’s not a bad thing — we’re all for less queuing and more beach to spread out on!
Weather in Egypt in December
Average Temperature: 19°C
Average Rainfall: 7mm
December is without a doubt freezing for us here in the UK, however, jet off to Egypt at this time of year and you’ll find toasty temperatures of 19°C. So much so, it’s one of the most popular times of the year for holidaymakers to visit. The coastal winds pick up slightly, however, it’s actually a great time of year to swim in the sea as the water stays around 24°C — that’s warmer than the outdoor temperature itself! We’d suggest popping a jumper or two in your case for night time though.