Best Time to Visit Hurghada
Egypt · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Hurghada is November to April, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 35°C (95°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 16°C (60°F). It's a dry place, with only about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain in a typical year.
Hurghada weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C 70°F | 16°C 60°F | 2 mm | 1 | 57% | 8.9 | Excellent 10 |
| February | 22°C 72°F | 16°C 61°F | 1 mm | 0 | 54% | 9.4 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 25°C 77°F | 18°C 64°F | 2 mm | 0 | 52% | 10.4 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 28°C 82°F | 20°C 69°F | 0 mm | 0 | 47% | 11.2 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 74°F | 0 mm | 0 | 45% | 12.1 | Excellent 8.1 |
| June | 34°C 92°F | 26°C 78°F | 0 mm | 0 | 45% | 14 | Good 6.7 |
| July | 35°C 94°F | 27°C 81°F | 0 mm | 0 | 46% | 14.1 | Fair 6.1 |
| August | 35°C 95°F | 28°C 82°F | 0 mm | 0 | 48% | 13.4 | Fair 5.9 |
| September | 33°C 92°F | 26°C 79°F | 0 mm | 0 | 53% | 12.6 | Good 6.8 |
| October | 31°C 87°F | 24°C 75°F | 2 mm | 0 | 56% | 10.9 | Excellent 8.5 |
| November | 27°C 80°F | 21°C 70°F | 1 mm | 0 | 56% | 9.6 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 23°C 74°F | 18°C 64°F | 1 mm | 0 | 57% | 8.5 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
The best time to visit Hurghada is November to April, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Hurghada?
August is the hottest month in Hurghada, with an average high of 35°C (95°F).
What is the coldest month in Hurghada?
January is the coldest month in Hurghada, with an average low of 16°C (60°F).
What is the rainiest month in Hurghada?
January is the wettest month, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
Nearby destinations
- Sharm el-Sheikh89 km · best November to March
- Luxor209 km · best November to February
- Aqaba278 km · best November to March
- Aswan364 km · best December to February
- Giza398 km · best November to March
- Cairo400 km · best November to March
- Shubra al Khaymah405 km · best November to March
- Amman562 km · best March to April and October to November
More in Egypt