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Best time to visit Hurghada: month by month
Short answer
March to May and October to November are the best months, with highs of 24–31°C and a warm sea. June to September is very hot (33–35°C on average, sometimes 40°C), and December to February is mild at about 21–23°C. It hardly ever rains.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°C | 14°C | 1 | high |
| Feb | 21°C | 14°C | 0 | high |
| Mar | 24°C | 16°C | 0 | high |
| Apr | 28°C | 20°C | 0 | high |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 0 | medium |
| Jun | 33°C | 26°C | 0 | medium |
| Jul | 35°C | 28°C | 0 | high |
| Aug | 35°C | 28°C | 0 | high |
| Sep | 33°C | 27°C | 0 | medium |
| Oct | 30°C | 23°C | 0 | high |
| Nov | 27°C | 20°C | 0 | high |
| Dec | 23°C | 16°C | 0 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 24°C in March to 28°C in April and 31°C in May, with lows of 16–23°C and no rain. Pleasant for beaches, boats and Luxor.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Very hot: highs of 33–35°C and lows of 26–28°C, with the warmest sea of the year. Luxor day trips are tiring in this heat.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is still hot (about 33°C); October (30°C) and November (27°C) are warm and settled, with a sea that keeps much of its summer warmth.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 21–23°C and lows of 14–16°C, with cool evenings and winds; the sea is around 21–23°C, fine for diving with a wetsuit. The peak for winter-sun holidays from Europe.
Events worth planning around
- Christmas and New Year, the busiest weeks for European winter-sun visitors (December–January)
- Ramadan, which moves about 11 days earlier each year; resorts operate normally, but some local restaurants change their hours
When to avoid
July and August are the hottest months, which makes excursions to Luxor and the desert hard work. Christmas and New Year are the most expensive and crowded weeks.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Hurghada?
April or late October: highs of about 28–30°C, a warm sea and comfortable weather for a Luxor day trip.
Is Hurghada warm in winter?
Mild: highs of about 21–23°C, with cool evenings and winds. The sea is around 21–23°C, so many swimmers and divers use a wetsuit.
Is Hurghada too hot in summer?
It is very hot, with highs of 33–35°C on average, but the sea is at its warmest. Plan excursions for early morning.