Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Hurghada. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Hot days and warmer sea; good diving with fewer crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with April (29°C (84°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm days, calm evenings and sea warming towards 25°C; ideal for both the beach and Luxor trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May 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 May
May has no major recurring festival in Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Soma Bay
Kitesurfing and windsurfing
Learn with a school that uses radio helmets and a rescue boat, and book a course over several days to allow for wind changes.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours per lesson
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Hurghada?
One of the best months to visit Hurghada. The other best months are March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is one of the best months to visit Hurghada. Hot days and warmer sea; good diving with fewer crowds.
+How warm is Hurghada in May?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in May?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.