Hurghada in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate
Weather in Hurghada in May 2027
Average weather
Average temperature in Hurghada in May
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +68°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +84°F.
Is Hurghada warm or cold in May?
Hurghada is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +75°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Hurghada:
Water temperature in Hurghada in May
Water in Hurghada in May is Comfortable. It varies from +74°F to +78°F, with an average of +76°F. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +84°F.
In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
Can you swim in Hurghada in May?
Climate in Hurghada in May
| April | May | June | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. temperature | +77°F | +84°F | +88°F | |||
| Min. temperature | +57°F | +64°F | +70°F | |||
| Max. temperature | +100°F | +108°F | +108°F | |||
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| Wind | 4 m/s | 5 m/s | 6 m/s | |||
| Avg. water temperature | +73°F | +76°F | +79°F | |||
| Humidity | 40% | 36% | 35% | |||
| Air pressure | 1010 HPa | 1009 HPa | 1006 HPa | |||
☀️ | Sunny days | 25 | 27 | 30 | ||
☁️ | Cloudy days | 4 | 4 | 0 | ||
🌧️ | Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
❄️ | Snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Our opinion | Great | Great | Great | |||
May weather is still as great as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +84°F during the day. The rainfall amount in May stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 40% to 36%. Winds are stronger in comparison to April, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 25 to 27.
June brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Hurghada is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
How was the weather last May in Hurghada?
Climate Change Over the Years
The climate in Hurghada in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+77°F) and the highest in 2024 (+83°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 48 mm.
FAQ
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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.
