Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Egypt for your holiday.
Climate Overview
5 °C to 41 °C
16 °C to 31 °C
0 – 2.2 in (0 – 8 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 18.1 °C (Marsa Matrouh) and 25.9 °C (Luxor)
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Best Time to Visit Egypt: Overview
JanuaryJan Suitable time to traveltime max. 23 °C, suited for cultural excursionsmax. 23 °C | FebruaryFeb Suitable time to traveltime max. 25 °C, suited for cultural excursionsmax. 25 °C | MarchMar Suitable time to traveltime in Luxor up to 28 °CLuxor up to 28 °C | AprilApr Best time to traveltime Pleasant climate, in Luxor hotPleasant climate | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Egypt | JuneJun Best time to traveltime locally very hotpartly very hot |
JulyJul MidsummerMidsommer very hot in many placesvery hot | AugustAug MidsummerMidsommer very hot in many placesvery hot | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime locally very hotpartly very hot | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Egypt | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Egypt | DecemberDec Suitable time to traveltime max. 24 °C, suited for cultural excursionsmax. 24 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Egypt) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Cairo | April, May, September, October, and November |
| Alexandria | all except January, February, March, and December |
| Luxor | March, April, May, October, and November |
| Hurghada | all except January, February, March, and December |
| El Gouna | April, May, June, September, October, and November |
| Marsa Alam | April, May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Sharm El Sheikh | April, May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Sahl Hasheesh | April, May, June, July, August, September, and October |
| Marsa Matrouh | June, July, August, September, and October |
Climate Charts Egypt
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Cairo
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Egypt
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Egypt, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Cairo (Egypt)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 19° | 21° | 23° | 28° | 32° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 25° | 20° |
| Night Temperature | 9° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 14° | 10° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.2 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Cairo is 21.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (27.6 °C)
Coldest month: January (13.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 1.02 inch on 3 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Cairo.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 11.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 9.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Alexandria (Egypt)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 19° | 20° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 25° | 21° |
| Night Temperature | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 12° |
| Water Temperature | 17° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.97 | 0.94 | 0.55 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 | 1.46 | 2.2 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Alexandria is 20.3 °C.Warmest month: August (26.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (13.6 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Alexandria is 26 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all except February, and March
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 7.68 inch on 31 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Alexandria.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 9.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Sunshine in Luxor (Egypt)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 23° | 25° | 27° | 35° | 39° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 29° | 24° |
| Night Temperature | 5° | 7° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 12° | 7° |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Luxor is 24.3 °C.Warmest month: July (32.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (13.8 °C)
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment
Tours
from 30 $ »
Enjoy a relaxing night out as you cruise down the Nile River while savoring an open buffet dinner. Watch belly dancers as they perform to classic Arabic songs along with a Tanoura show.
Cairo: Pyramids, Sakkara & Memphis Private Tour with Lunch
Tours
from 65 $ »
Gain a deep insight into Ancient Egypt on this full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids, iconic Sphinx, and Sakkara. The tour will end in the city of Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt.
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private Tour
Tours
from 35 $ »
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Learn the history of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx as you explore these spectacular structures during your own private tour.
More attractions
From Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis Tour | Cairo: Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Private Tour, Entry & Lunch | From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria | From Cairo: Half-Day Tour to Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx | From Cairo: Full-Day Historical Alexandria Tour | Cairo Airport: Private Transfer and Optional Local SIM Card | Luxor: Full or Half-Day East and West Bank Tours |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Cairo (Station Al ‘Atabah)
scattered clouds, 13.5 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 13 mph WSW
Air Pressure: 1019 hPa Humidity: 54 %
Air Pressure: 1019 hPa Humidity: 54 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 11:14 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9 °C to 16 °C | 9 °C to 14 °C |  9 °C to 17 °C |  10 °C to 18 °C | 10 °C to 17 °C | 11 °C to 18 °C |
| 9 °C to 16 °C | 9 °C to 14 °C | 9 °C to 17 °C | 10 °C to 18 °C | 10 °C to 17 °C | 11 °C to 18 °C |
| Clouds: 57 % | Clouds: 68 % | Clouds: 15 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 4 % | Clouds: 35 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Important Regions and Cities
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Hottest Month
June: 41 °C
Day Temperature in Luxor
June: 41 °CDay Temperature in Luxor
Coldest Month
January: 5 °C
Night Temperature in Luxor
January: 5 °CNight Temperature in Luxor
Rainiest Month
December: 2.2 in
Rain in Alexandria
December: 2.2 inRain in Alexandria
Driest Month
May: 0 in
Rain in Cairo
May: 0 inRain in Cairo
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 31 °C
Water Temperature in El Gouna
July: 31 °CWater Temperature in El Gouna
Sunniest Month
May: 13 hours/day
Sunshine in Marsa Alam
May: 13 hours/daySunshine in Marsa Alam
Activities and Attractions
Pyramids of Giza: 1-Hour Quad Bike Desert Safari
Tours
from 55 $ »
Cairo: Female-Guided Pyramids, Bazaar, and Museum Tour
Tours
from 45 $ »
From Hurghada: Luxor Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Tours
from 102 $ »
Distances to Egypt
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 2180 mi | 5610 mi | 7590 mi |
| Alexandria | 2070 mi | 5500 mi | 7480 mi |
| Luxor | 2480 mi | 5880 mi | 7900 mi |
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Egypt: Experiences of our Visitors
Sun!!!!! Sun!!!!!! and sun again!!!!!! Summer pure!!!!!! That’s how a vacation fills up!!!!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Blue sky, sunny, the sea 22 degrees I like it, hardly wind.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
It was sunny from morning to evening and very hot but not humid and only sometimes slightly cloudy!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Pleasant temperatures between 25 and 29 degrees. Some days a little windier
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
slightly windy but otherwise stable weather – perfect for swimming and snorkelling
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
For me as a cold-sensitive Central European, the weather was ideal. There was a light wind, the water was wonderful for bathing and hardly any humidity. Simply beautiful.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
We had pleasant temperatures between 23 and 25 °C. That was enough for swimming in the pool. Snorkelling in the sea was possible with neoprene suits. At night, however, it became very cold, so that we did not sit outside for long in the evening.
It was a very nice holiday, which we enjoyed in view of the filthy weather in Germany.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
29-32 degrees, pure sun. At night 21-24 degrees, with low humidity, we did not need air conditioning. Water temperature 24 degrees was enough to snorkel in the Red Sea
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Very cold and windy in Dec. January and little sunshine. Instead of shorts, long pants.
Weather Rating: 1 stars – Mostly bad
The day temperature was 33 degrees. No rain. Very windy!
The sea was warm, ideal for swimming, diving, snorkelling
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Stunning “-beautiful!-as always in Egypt.no matter in January or June!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent