Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in September
What September 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
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot, with very warm water and good diving visibility.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with August (36°C (97°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:50
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 24°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 September a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still hot, with very warm water and good diving visibility.
+How warm is Hurghada in September?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.