Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in July
What July is really like in Hurghada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Peak heat and peak family holidays; the sea is at its warmest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (35°C (95°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 13.7 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh sunken city
Just off Sahl Hasheesh, the submerged remains of an unfinished building — columns, steps and stone blocks — lie in shallow water, now colonised by coral and reef fish.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Eastern Desert
Eastern Desert safari
Choose a sunset trip in summer to avoid the midday heat, and bring a scarf and sunglasses for the dust.
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
- After dark
Theme park · Makadi Bay
Makadi Water World
A large water park at Makadi Bay with dozens of slides, a lazy river and children's pools.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
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 25°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak heat and peak family holidays; the sea is at its warmest.
+How warm is Hurghada in July?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.