Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Hurghada. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Comfortably warm days and warm water; excellent for combining the beach with Luxor.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:54
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Autumn (September–November). Hot September easing into warm, sunny October and November with the sea still near 25–28°C.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Sahl Hasheesh
Sahl Hasheesh sunken city
Go in the morning, when the water is calmest and visibility is best.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Hurghada?
One of the best months to visit Hurghada. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
Hurghada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is one of the best months to visit Hurghada. Comfortably warm days and warm water; excellent for combining the beach with Luxor.
+How warm is Hurghada in November?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in November?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.