When is the best time to visit Egypt?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Alexandria: April & March; Aswan: February & January; Cairo: March & January; Dahab: September & October; Hurghada: April & May; Luxor: January & February.

Which month is best overall in Egypt?

Averaged across our 9 destinations in Egypt, the strongest months are April, March. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Egypt travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Egypt: Weather by Month

01 · Egypt

About Egypt

Egypt is a desert country shaped by the Nile, which runs from Aswan in the south to the Mediterranean delta, with the Red Sea and Sinai to the east. Cairo's pyramids and museums, Luxor's temples and tombs, and the reefs around Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh are the enduring highlights. From October to April the weather eases for sightseeing, while summer is very hot inland and the coast stays warm for swimming.

Did you know?

Almost the entire population of Egypt lives along the Nile, on about 5% of the country's land area.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, standing for more than 4,500 years.
Egypt has more than 100 known pyramids, the earliest at Saqqara built around 4,700 years ago as a stepped tomb for King Djoser.

Weather

Egypt: weather by month

Warmest month: July (31°C). Wettest: January (54 mm). Best overall score: April (10.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	12°C	54 mm	9	7.7/10
February	12°C	19 mm	14	8.6/10
March	16°C	18 mm	24	9.9/10
April	22°C	1 mm	30	10.0/10
May	25°C	1 mm	31	8.6/10
June	30°C	0 mm	30	6.5/10
July	31°C	1 mm	31	6.5/10
August	31°C	1 mm	31	6.5/10
September	29°C	1 mm	30	6.8/10
October	24°C	20 mm	20	8.7/10
November	19°C	3 mm	11	8.9/10
December	16°C	17 mm	8	8.6/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are April, March, November: April peaks at 10.0/10, while August drops to 6.5/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 22°C and 1 mm of rain shape a typical April here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value: Book early for April, the busiest stretch; November is the value window at 8.9/10.

Things to do in Egypt

Egypt. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Egypt?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Alexandria: April & March; Aswan: February & January; Cairo: March & January; Dahab: September & October; Hurghada: April & May; Luxor: January & February.
Which month is best overall in Egypt?: Averaged across our 9 destinations in Egypt, the strongest months are April, March. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Egypt does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 9 destinations in Egypt: Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Dahab, Hurghada, Luxor, Pyramids of Giza, Sharm El Sheikh, Siwa Oasis.
How are the Egypt travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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