Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in February
What February 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
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. The coolest sea of the year; still sunny, and popular with European winter-sun visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Winter (December–February). Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool nights and the coolest sea; windy days can cancel boat trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Waterfront · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Hurghada Marina
Come for sunset and dinner; the boardwalk is at its liveliest after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
Religious site · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
El Mina Mosque
Hurghada's grandest mosque stands on the waterfront near the port, with two tall minarets and Ottoman-style domes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Market · El Dahar
El Dahar souq
Visit in the early evening, when it is cooler and busiest, and haggle politely.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- After dark
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 11°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Hurghada?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Hurghada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a shoulder-season month. The coolest sea of the year; still sunny, and popular with European winter-sun visitors.
+How warm is Hurghada in February?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.