hot egypt trips

The climate in Hurghada can be summed up in just two words, hot and dry. Lying on the eastern coast of Egypt and alongside the Red Sea, Hurghada is known for its pleasant year-round weather.

The summer temperatures may be high, averaging around 30°C / 86°F or 31°C / 88°F from June to August, as opposed to highs of more than 40°C / 104°F in other more inland areas. Whilst temperatures only drop slightly in September, to around 27°C / 84°F, they are by no means unbearable.

As a result of the enjoyable summer weather, Hurghada has become an especially popular holiday resort during the summer months, both with visitors from abroad and locals in Egypt. Each year, many Egyptians choose to holiday in Hurghada, to escape the greater heat from their cities, such as Aswan and Luxor, where summer temperatures are considerably higher and at times, quite overpowering and hard to endure.

The summer weather and climate in Hurghada during the daytime can be fairly hot and temperatures only drop slightly at night, when balmy evenings can be expected and air-conditioning in hot rooms is essential for a good nights' sleep. However, the difference between day and night temperatures is more marked in the winter months of January and February, when daytime highs of 21°C / 70°F plunge to 10°C / 50°F or less, feeling chilly and meaning that a jumper and jacket become necessary.

Hurghada Weather and Climate Chart - Hurghada, Egypt, EG


Maximum Minimum
Hurghada weather in January
19°C / 66°F 8°C / 46°F
Hurghada weather in February
22°C / 72°F 10°C / 50°F
Hurghada weather in March
25°C / 77°F 12°C / 54°F
Hurghada weather in April
30°C / 86°F 17°C / 63°F
Hurghada weather in May
35°C / 95°F 21°C / 70°F
Hurghada weather in June
38°C / 100°F 23°C / 73°F
Hurghada weather in July
40°C / 104°F 26°C / 79°F
Hurghada weather in August
38°C / 100°F 25°C / 77°F
Hurghada weather in September
36°C / 97°F 23°C / 73°F
Hurghada weather in October
33°C / 91°F 20°C / 68°F
Hurghada weather in November
27°C / 81°F 13°C / 55°F
Hurghada weather in December
23°C / 73°F 10°C / 50°F

from http://www.hurghada.world-guides.com/hurghada_weather.html

Peak Season:
Because the heat of the summer can be unbearable, the peak season for travel to Egypt is between October and May. This time is especially appealing to many European travellers as they can jump on a short flight to Egypt and escape the winter months of their own country. Hotels will often be fully booked and prices rise during this time of year.

Off Season:
The least popular time to visit is during the hottest months – for good reason. However, if you plan on travelling during this time, some real bargains can be found. Avoid the southern parts, however, and stick to the coast, where breezes from the sea keep the thermometer lower. The other advantage of visiting during this time is the increased peace and quiet to be found at major tourist sites.

The month of Ramadan is often less popular with Western visitors. Many restaurants will close down for the month and alcohol is much less widely available. The up-side is that this can be another perfect time to see more of the country and its people, and less of your fellow tourists.

Shoulder Season:
Spring time, between March and April, is one of the best times to visit. The weather is still very warm, but has not yet reached summertime peaks, and the tourists are dwindling off from peak season. The Khamsin wind blows in from the desert between this time, however. It is a spectacularly powerful wind that can reach 150kmph. It normally blows for a few days only, so you can either try to avoid it, or simply bunker down and enjoy the spectacle…
source is http://www.cheapflights.co.uk/flight-guide-to-Egypt/

Egypt’s weather can broadly be divided into two seasons: summer runs from June to September and temperatures are extremely hot (up to 31 degrees average on the coast and up to 50 degrees in Aswan); winter runs from October to May and temperatures, though still warm, are less extreme.
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Peak tourist season in Egypt runs from mid October to May, during winter and spring. From May until October, the temperatures are fairly high, especially in Luxor and the southern parts of the country.

Egypt is one of the hottest and sunniest countries in the world. With the exception of a strip along the Mediterranean coast, Egypt has a desert climate, being entirely within the Sahara. The Mediterranean coastal strip has an average annual rainfall of 100–200 mm. In central and southern Egypt several years may pass without any significant rain.

Winters are generally warm in the south of Egypt, but temperatures fall rather abruptly at night so that desert evenings in winter can be quite chilly. The heat of southern Egypt in summer is fierce, and there is almost no relief from one day to another. The very low humidity, however, makes the heat more bearable.
the source is wikipedia