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When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
In general the best time to visit Hurghada is probably January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +90°F in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Hurghada in different months
This is the average weather in Hurghada for each month based on historic data:
In January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 31 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +82°F to +90°F.
February, March usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +73°F during March.
Climate in Hurghada
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Hurghada for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +81°F | +84°F | +90°F | +95°F | +99°F | +99°F | +99°F | +97°F | +93°F | +86°F | +82°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +70°F | +73°F | +77°F | +82°F | +88°F | +90°F | +90°F | +88°F | +82°F | +77°F | +72°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +50°F | +50°F | +52°F | +57°F | +64°F | +70°F | +73°F | +75°F | +73°F | +66°F | +59°F | +54°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +76°F | +74°F | +74°F | +75°F | +78°F | +81°F | +86°F | +86°F | +84°F | +83°F | +82°F | +79°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 52 | 47 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 44 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Hurghada during the whole year:
The hottest month in Hurghada is August with average maximum temperature going up to +90°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +61°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Hurghada during the whole year:
Hurghada achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +83°F in average. Coldest water temperature is in February with +72°F in average.
When can you swim in Hurghada?
You can swim in Hurghada from January to December:
- In July - August the water is very warm (82°F);
- In June - November the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In January - May the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Hurghada looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Hurghada is December with average humidity going up to 53%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 35%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Hurghada during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 0 rainy days and 2 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hurghada:
What is the hottest month in Hurghada?
The hottest month in Hurghada is August with average maximum temperature of +90°F.
What is the coldest month in Hurghada?
The coldest month in Hurghada is January with minimum temperatures of +61°F.
Is Hurghada worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Hurghada usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +90°F and 31 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Hurghada?
if you're looking to visit Hurghada when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Egypt
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Monthly weather in Hurghada
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hurghada, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.