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About Dahab

Dahab is a beach destination in Egypt. Its setting includes Laid-back Sinai desert beach town famous for the Blue Hole dive site. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit Dahab: the short answer

The best time to visit Dahab is September, followed by October, April. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: September averages 30°C with 1 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.1/10.

Across the year Dahab swings from 14°C in January to 33°C in August, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in June to 8 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Dahab is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (33°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: June (0 mm). Wettest: January (8 mm).

Dahab month by month

January in Dahab — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.4/10

January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 15 sunny days and 10.4 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Dahab — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

February in Dahab — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

February averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 20 sunny days and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Dahab — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

March in Dahab — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

March averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Dahab — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

April in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

April averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

May in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

May averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

June in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

June averages 31°C (88°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

July in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

July averages 32°C (89°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

August averages 33°C (91°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

October in Dahab — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

October averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 24 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Dahab at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Dahab — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

November averages 20°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 15 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Dahab — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

December in Dahab — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

December averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 12 sunny days and 10.2 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Dahab — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Dahab, Egypt?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Dahab are September, October, April, May, June, July. September is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Dahab year-round?
Dahab has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 33°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.4 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Dahab?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Dahab are January (5.4/10), December (5.7/10), February (6.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Dahab?
January is the wettest month in Dahab, averaging about 8 mm of rainfall. June is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Dahab?
May sees the most sun in Dahab, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Dahab a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Dahab is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (September, October, April, May, June, July) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Dahab calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Dahab: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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