Best time to visit Egypt

Egypt – Climate & Travel Time Overview

Egypt is a year-round destination with one of the world's most reliable sunshine programmes. Hurghada and the Red Sea are particularly ideal in spring and autumn — water temperatures then sit at 22–26°C (72–79°F), air temperatures at a pleasant 24–30°C (75–86°F). In summer it can get very hot on the Red Sea (35–40°C (95–104°F)), but sea breezes make the heat more bearable than inland.

Winter is the high season for the Red Sea: from October to April, Europeans seeking to escape the cold stream in — temperatures then sit at 20–25°C (68–77°F), and the water at 22–24°C (72–75°F) is still pleasant for snorkelling and diving. Those who want to visit Cairo and the pyramids should travel from October to April, when temperatures are manageable for sightseeing.

Egypt has 3 different climate regions with varying travel seasons.

Choose a region for the full climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours and travel recommendations.