Season guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hot September easing into warm, sunny October and November with the sea still near 25–28°C. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 0 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 16°C (61°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 | 11.5 h | 4/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0 | 10.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 0 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: El Gouna Film Festival (in recent years usually October)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Eastern Desert
Eastern Desert safari
Jeep, quad-bike and camel trips head into the Eastern Desert behind Hurghada, where rocky mountains rise from sand plains.
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
- After dark
Theme park · Makadi Bay
Makadi Water World
Check whether your hotel includes access before buying a ticket.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Experience · Soma Bay
Kitesurfing and windsurfing
Strong, steady northerly winds and shallow lagoons make El Gouna, Soma Bay and Makadi popular places to learn kitesurfing and windsurfing, with schools offering beginner courses on flat water.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours per lesson
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
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
Nature · El Gouna
Dolphin House reef
Shaab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef north of Hurghada, is a resting area for wild spinner dolphins, and boat trips here often see pods swimming near the surface.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- El Quseir (About 2 hours by road) — An old Red Sea port town south of Safaga with an Ottoman-era fortress, coral-stone merchants' houses and a quiet waterfront, far less developed than Hurghada.
- El Gouna (About 30 minutes by taxi) — The lagoon town north of Hurghada makes an easy half-day or evening out, with Abu Tig Marina's restaurants and bars, downtown lanes and bridges, and kitesurf beaches.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Hurghada?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Hot September easing into warm, sunny October and November with the sea still near 25–28°C.
+What is the weather like in Hurghada in autumn?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.