Best time to visit · Hurghada · Egypt
The best time to visit Hurghada
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Hurghada are March to May and October to November, with warm days, comfortable sea temperatures and pleasant conditions for excursions to Luxor. Summer is very hot but good for warm-water swimming, while December to February is sunny but cooler, with chilly evenings and windy boat days.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- June, September and December–February
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 36°C (97°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 22°C (72°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~0 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February, May–June and September
Seasons
Hurghada has a hot desert climate with almost no rain and strong northerly winds much of the year. Winters are sunny and warm by day but cool at night; summers are very hot, though sea breezes help.
March–May
Spring
Warm days, calm evenings and sea warming towards 25°C; ideal for both the beach and Luxor trips.
June–August
Summer
Very hot, often above 35°C, but breezy, with the warmest sea and family-holiday crowds.
September–November
Autumn
Hot September easing into warm, sunny October and November with the sea still near 25–28°C.
December–February
Winter
Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool nights and the coolest sea; windy days can cancel boat trips.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 10°C | 0 | 22°C | 10.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 23°C | 11°C | 0 | 21°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 25°C | 14°C | 0 | 22°C | 11.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 29°C | 17°C | 0 | 23°C | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 33°C | 21°C | 0 | 25°C | 13.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 35°C | 24°C | 0 | 27°C | 13.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 36°C | 25°C | 0 | 28°C | 13.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 36°C | 26°C | 0 | 28°C | 13.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 34°C | 24°C | 0 | 28°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 31°C | 21°C | 0 | 27°C | 11.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 27°C | 16°C | 0 | 25°C | 10.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 23°C | 12°C | 0 | 23°C | 10.4 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Coptic Christmas (7 January) |
| October | El Gouna Film Festival (in recent years usually October) |
| December | Christmas and New Year holiday peak (late December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, May–June and September, and the sights are quietest in January–February, May–June and September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Hurghada?
The best times to visit Hurghada are March to May and October to November, with warm days, comfortable sea temperatures and pleasant conditions for excursions to Luxor. Summer is very hot but good for warm-water swimming, while December to February is sunny but cooler, with chilly evenings and windy boat days.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Hurghada?
Usually in January–February, May–June and September. Sunny, warm afternoons and chilly evenings; windy days can be cool on boats, so pack a jacket.
+What is the rainiest month in Hurghada?
January, with about 0 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Hurghada get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).