Season guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Very hot, often above 35°C, but breezy, with the warmest sea and family-holiday crowds. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 35°C (95°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 | 13.8 h | 3/5 |
| July | 36°C (97°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 | 13.7 h | 4/5 |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 | 13.1 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 36°C (97°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
Aquarium · Hurghada
Hurghada Grand Aquarium
Combine it with a resort day; it is a good option for very young children before a snorkelling trip.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- El Quseir (About 2 hours by road) — An old Red Sea port town south of Safaga with an Ottoman-era fortress, coral-stone merchants' houses and a quiet waterfront, far less developed than Hurghada.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a trade-off: Very hot, often above 35°C, but breezy, with the warmest sea and family-holiday crowds. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Hurghada in summer?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.