Best time to visit Hurghada
The best time to visit Hurghada is during March and April, and from October through November thereby avoiding the intense heat of summer.
This is also the best time for sunbathing, swimming and scuba diving, when underwater visibility is at its best.
December through February is also good, but with cooler water temperatures.
Hurghada is considered a year-round holiday destination, with clear skies and year round sunshine
Hurghada weather
Hurghada has a subtropical desert climate, with very hot summers and mild winters. Rainfall is rare, amounting to a few millimetre in a year, and humidity is low.
Summer, from mid-May to September, is very hot, dry and windy, with bright sunshine. Temperature often exceeding 40°C (104°F).
Autumn, in October and November, is sunny and initially warm, before cooling as the season progresses into winter.
Winter, from December to February, brings mild temperatures with clear skies.
Spring, from March to May, is pleasantly warm to start, becoming progressively hot by April; and by May the heat is intense. Occasionally, the khamsin can blow – a hot and dry wind that raises dust storms.
What is the best month to visit Hurghada?
October through April are the best months to visit Hurghada, when you can expect warm, sunny weather and perfect conditions for swimming and diving.
However, if you like your weather really hot, then visit during summer from mid-May through September.
Which is the hottest month in Hurghada?
The hottest month in Hurghada is usually August, with an average high temperature of 38°C (100°F) with intense heat and a low of 28°C (82°F). Sea breezes provide some relief to the heat.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature may reach 45°C (113°F)
The hot season in Hurghada lasts from June through September, with an average daily high temperature above 35°C (95°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Hurghada?
The sunniest month of the year in Hurghada is usually June with bright sunshine on average for 84% of daylight hours; that's 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.
There is year-round sunshine in Hurghada, with an average of almost 10 hours per day throughout the year. However, sandstorms may obscure the sun, while cloud banks may pass overhead between November and February.
Which is the coldest month in Hurghada?
January is the coldest month in Hurghada, with an average high temperature of 22°C (71°F) and a low of 12°C (53°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may reach 26°C (80°F).
The cool season lasts from December to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 24°C (75°F).
When is the sea warmest in Hurghada?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Hurghada in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C (82°F), which is pleasant for swimming and diving.
The sea is usually warm enough for swimming from May through to early-December.
Sea temperature from January through March averages 21°C (69°F), which is cool for swimming in comfort.
Hurghada – Average temperatures
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 24 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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| 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Weather station: Hurghada International Airport (HRG), located 5km (3mi) southwest of El Dahar, the city centre of Hurghada. Source: Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA). Climate data collected during 1991 to 2020.
What is the humidity in Hurghada?
Hurghada experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 32% – 51% over the course of the year. Humidity is generally comfortable.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Hurghada?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Hurghada is 10°C (50°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 5°C (41°F) to comfortable at 15°C (59°F).
The more humid time of year in Hurghada lasts from mid-June through October, during which time the comfort level may feel humid around 7% of the time.
The month with the most humid days in Hurghada is August, with 8 days on average that may feel slightly humid.
Hurghada – Humidity and UV averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 49 | 45 | 42 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 47 | 50 | 51 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Which month has the most rain in Hurghada?
Rainfall is rare in Hurghada, amounting to less than 25 millimetres (≤1 inch) in a year.
What is the windiest month in Hurghada?
The windiest month of the year in Hurghada is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 23 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-May through September, with average wind speeds of more than 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from October through to late-May. The calmest month of the year in Hurghada is November, with an average hourly wind speed of 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction is from the north throughout the year in Hurghada.
What's the likelihood of a sandstorm in Hurghada?
Sandstorms known locally as the khamsin may blow during March to May.
Hurghada – Rainfall and wind averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average days of rainfall (≥ 1mm) | |||||||||||
| 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 2 | - | 5 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Holiday seasons
High season: October through April.
Low season: May through September. High temperatures discourage most tourist but ideal for water sports.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: When to visit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt: 7 July, 2024
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