Climate guide for Hurghada, Egypt

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About Hurghada

Hurghada is the Red Sea's resort hub-reef snorkeling, desert quad runs, and marina sunsets on Egypt's eastern coast. In Egypt, cooler months from late autumn through early spring usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Best time & timing
Check monthly climate scores for Hurghada before finalizing your trip dates for optimal outdoor comfort.
Getting around
Plan local transport and transfers in Hurghada early, especially during peak travel months in Egypt.
Packing advice
Pack layerable clothing suitable for beach exploration in Hurghada's climate conditions.

Things to do in Hurghada

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

When to visit Hurghada: the short answer

The best time to visit Hurghada is April, followed by May, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 25°C with 0 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, February. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.6/10.

Across the year Hurghada swings from 18°C in February to 32°C in August, a 14-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in April to 3 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Hurghada is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (32°C). Coolest: February (18°C). Driest: April (0 mm). Wettest: January (3 mm).

Hurghada month by month

January in Hurghada — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

January averages 19°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 3 mm for the month, with about 16 sunny days and 10.5 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 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, April is materially better in Hurghada — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

February in Hurghada — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

February 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 1 mm for the month, with about 21 sunny days and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 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, April is materially better in Hurghada — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

March in Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

March averages 21°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 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hurghada at 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.

April in Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

April averages 25°C (77°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 Hurghada at 10/10 — 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 Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

May averages 27°C (81°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 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hurghada at 10/10 — 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 Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 30°C (87°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 13.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hurghada at 10/10 — 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 Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

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 Hurghada at 10/10 — 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 Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

August averages 32°C (90°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 Hurghada at 9.9/10 — 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 Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

September averages 30°C (87°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 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hurghada at 10/10 — 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 Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

October averages 27°C (81°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 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 Hurghada 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.

November in Hurghada — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

November 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 16 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Hurghada at 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.

December in Hurghada — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

December averages 21°C (70°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 13 sunny days and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.

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

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

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Hurghada — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Hurghada, Egypt?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Hurghada are April, May, June, July, September, August. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Hurghada year-round?
Hurghada has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 18°C in February to 32°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.1 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Hurghada?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Hurghada are January (7.1/10), February (7.6/10), December (7.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Hurghada?
January is the wettest month in Hurghada, averaging about 3 mm of rainfall. April is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Hurghada?
March sees the most sun in Hurghada, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Hurghada a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Hurghada is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June, July, September, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Hurghada calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Hurghada: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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