Season guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: user:vberger, Public domain
Quick answer
Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool nights and the coolest sea; windy days can cancel boat trips. Expect highs up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 0 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 | 10.6 h | 3/5 |
| February | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| December | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0 | 10.4 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°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 3/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Coptic Christmas (7 January)
- December: Christmas and New Year holiday peak (late December)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in winter
- El Gouna (About 30 minutes by taxi) — The lagoon town north of Hurghada makes an easy half-day or evening out, with Abu Tig Marina's restaurants and bars, downtown lanes and bridges, and kitesurf beaches.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a trade-off: Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool nights and the coolest sea; windy days can cancel boat trips. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Hurghada in winter?
Highs of up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.