Season guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm days, calm evenings and sea warming towards 25°C; ideal for both the beach and Luxor trips. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 0 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 0 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 12.8 h | 4/5 |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 0 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Island · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Giftun Islands
Two desert islands off Hurghada, Giftun Kebir and Giftun Saghir, form the heart of a national park of reefs and white-sand beaches.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Nature · El Gouna
Dolphin House reef
Stay calm in the water and let dolphins approach; do not chase or touch them, and choose an operator that respects the no-chase rules.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Aquarium · Hurghada
Hurghada Grand Aquarium
A large aquarium with Red Sea and tropical fish, sharks, rays and a walk-through tunnel, plus a small zoo section.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
Day trips in spring
- Luxor (About 4 hours each way by road) — A long day from Hurghada covers Karnak Temple and the West Bank highlights — the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon — usually with a Nile crossing by boat.
- Dendera (About 3 hours each way by road) — The Temple of Hathor at Dendera near Qena is one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, with brightly restored blue ceilings and rooftop chapels.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Hurghada?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Warm days, calm evenings and sea warming towards 25°C; ideal for both the beach and Luxor trips.
+What is the weather like in Hurghada in spring?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.