The Best Time to Visit Egypt: Weather by Month, Seasons and Prices

The cheapest time to visit Egypt is usually after the New Year holidays, from mid-January to early February, and in early December. The best weather is in spring and autumn, while summer has the warmest sea but heat that makes excursions hard. Below: weather and sea temperature by month, the pros and cons of each season, when to go with children and how to plan around Ramadan.

Weather and sea temperature by month: Hurghada

Month	Daytime air, °C	Sea, °C	In short
January	21–23	21–22	The coolest month, windy
February	22–24	21	Cool evenings, great for excursions
March	24–26	22	Start of the season, can be windy
April	27–29	23–24	One of the best months
May	30–32	25–26	Warm but not yet exhausting
June	33–35	27	Hot
July – August	35–37	28–29	Peak heat, warm sea
September	33–35	28	Hot, but easing
October	30–32	27	The “velvet season”
November	26–28	25	Comfortable, warm sea
December	23–25	23	Mild, cheaper early in the month

In Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam it is 1–3 °C warmer than in Hurghada and less windy — noticeable in winter. More about the sea in “Which sea is in Egypt”.

Seasons in Egypt: pros and cons

Spring (March – May)

Warm without the heat, and the sea is warming up. In March–April the khamsin may blow — a hot, dusty desert wind, usually for 1–3 days.

Summer (June – September)

The warmest sea and dry heat. Excellent for snorkelling and diving, hard for excursions: trips to Luxor and Cairo leave as early as possible.

Autumn (October – November)

The “velvet season”: a warm sea and easing heat. The most comfortable weeks for both the beach and excursions.

Winter (December – February)

Warm by day, 14–16 °C in the evening, windy. The best time for Cairo, Luxor and the desert. Christmas and New Year are the most expensive weeks.

When is it cheapest to visit Egypt

• Mid-January to early February, after the New Year holidays.
• Early December.
• Sometimes the height of summer, for those who cope well with heat.

The most expensive periods are Christmas and New Year, Easter and the school holidays.

When to visit Egypt with children

Spring and autumn are best: no summer heat and no winter wind. Summer with children is possible, but avoid the sun between 11 am and 4 pm. In winter choose Sharm or Marsa Alam, where it is warmer.

When to go on excursions to Cairo and Luxor

October to April, with daytime temperatures of 20–30 °C. In summer Luxor reaches 42–45 °C and Cairo 38–40 °C, and tours start before dawn. More in our guides to the Giza pyramids and Luxor.

Ramadan: what changes for travellers

During Ramadan (its dates move about 10–11 days earlier each year; in 2027 it is expected from early February to early March) everything in the resorts works as usual. In the cities there are fewer people around during the day, and museums and temples close earlier. After sunset the streets come alive — an interesting time for evening walks.

What to pack depending on the season is in our “What to pack for Egypt” checklist.