Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in August
What August is really like in Hurghada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hot and busy, with warm, calm evenings by the marina.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 36°C (97°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (36°C (97°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:23
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–August). Very hot, often above 35°C, but breezy, with the warmest sea and family-holiday crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · El Gouna
Abu Tig Marina
El Gouna's main marina is lined with restaurants, bars and cafés under arcades, with yachts moored along the quays.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
Museum · Central Hurghada
Hurghada Museum
Visit on a windy day when boat trips are cancelled, or in the afternoon heat.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Aquarium · Hurghada
Hurghada Grand Aquarium
A large aquarium with Red Sea and tropical fish, sharks, rays and a walk-through tunnel, plus a small zoo section.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Island · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Giftun Islands
Choose a boat that limits passenger numbers; the big party boats get crowded at the most popular reefs.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 26°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Hurghada?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Hurghada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and busy, with warm, calm evenings by the marina.
+How warm is Hurghada in August?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.