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Weather · Hurghada
Hurghada is warm and dry all year. Daytime highs run from 22C in January to 37C in July and August. The sea sits between 22C and 29C, and rain is very rare. Winter is mild and sunny with cool evenings. Summer is hot, with the warmest water. The best all-round months are April, May, October and November. Below is each season in numbers, plus wind, packing and a page for every month.
Hurghada has a desert climate on the edge of a warm sea. The chart shows the average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature for each month. Air ranges from 22C in January to 37C in July and August. The sea moves less, from 22C in February and March to 29C in August.
Hurghada weather by month
Typical daytime highs, with night lows, sea, sunshine and rain below.
| Daytime high | Night low | Sea temperature | Sunshine, hours a day | Rain days a month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 12°C | 23°C | 9 | 0 |
| February | 23°C | 12°C | 22°C | 10 | 0 |
| March | 26°C | 15°C | 22°C | 10 | 0 |
| April | 30°C | 19°C | 23°C | 10 | 0 |
| May | 34°C | 23°C | 25°C | 11 | 0 |
| June | 36°C | 26°C | 27°C | 12 | 0 |
| July | 37°C | 28°C | 28°C | 13 | 0 |
| August | 37°C | 28°C | 29°C | 12 | 0 |
| September | 35°C | 26°C | 28°C | 11 | 0 |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 27°C | 10 | 0 |
| November | 28°C | 18°C | 26°C | 9 | 0 |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 25°C | 9 | 0 |
Winter, December to February, is mild. Highs are 22C to 24C and nights drop to 12C or 13C. You get 9 to 10 hours of sun a day. It feels warm in the sun and cool once it sets.
Spring warms fast. March reaches 26C, April 30C and May 34C. Nights climb from 15C to 23C. Sun rises to 10 or 11 hours a day.
Summer, June to August, is hot. Highs are 36C to 37C and nights stay at 26C to 28C. July has the most sun, at 13 hours a day.
Autumn cools gently. September is still 35C, October 32C and November 28C. The sea holds its summer warmth longer than the air, so autumn swims are warm.
The sea is coolest in February and March, at about 22C. It warms to 25C in May and peaks at 29C in August. It is still 27C in October and 26C in November.
You can swim in every month. From December to March many people find the water fresh, and most divers and snorkellers want a thicker wetsuit. From June to October the water feels warm from the first step.
Giftun Island is the classic boat trip for snorkelling. Our Giftun Island page covers how the day works.
Hurghada is breezy all year. A northerly wind blows most days. At the airport the monthly average is 11 knots from November to February. It rises to 13 or 14 knots from May to September.
The breeze makes summer heat easier to bear. It also makes winter evenings feel cooler than the thermometer says. On strong days, offshore boat trips can be cancelled, so keep a spare day in your plans.
Rain is very rare. The averages round to zero rain days in every month. From late March into April, the khamsin can bring a hot, dusty wind for a day or two. It is hard to predict and usually passes quickly.
December to March: summer clothes for the day, plus a jacket or warm jumper for the evening. If you plan to snorkel a lot, a thin wetsuit or rash vest helps.
April, May, October and November: light clothes, a thin layer for boat trips and evenings, and strong sun cream.
June to September: the lightest clothes you own, a hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream. Reef-safe sun cream and a rash vest protect you on long snorkel days.
For a beach holiday with warm water and no extreme heat, go in May, October or early November. The sea is 25C to 27C and highs are 28C to 34C.
For diving and snorkelling, September and October give the warmest water after summer, at 28C and 27C. Summer is warmer still but windier.
For sightseeing on a day trip to Luxor, go between November and March. Luxor reaches 39C in May and 41C from June to August.
For the lowest prices, travel from May to September. Prices are low across Egypt then, although August fills with European school holidays. Christmas and New Year are the priciest weeks.
Each month has its own page with the numbers, what to pack, crowds, prices and holidays. The links are below. In 2027, Ramadan is expected from about 8 February to 8 or 9 March, and coastal hotels fill with Egyptian families around each Eid.
Yes, by day. The average high is 24C with about 9 hours of sun. Nights drop to 13C, so bring a jacket. The sea is about 25C.
July and August average 37C by day and 28C at night. June is 36C and September 35C. The sea breeze makes it feel a little easier on the beach.
August, at about 29C. July and September are about 28C. The coolest water is in February and March, at about 22C.
January. The average high is 22C and the low is 12C. It is still sunny, with about 9 hours of sun a day.
Hardly ever. The long-term averages round to zero rain days in every month. A rare winter shower is possible but short.
Yes, a northerly breeze blows most days. Average wind at the airport is 11 knots in winter and 13 to 14 knots from May to September. Strong days can cancel offshore boats.
Yes. The sea is 22C to 25C from December to March. Many people find it fresh, and snorkellers and divers often wear a wetsuit.
For most people, April, May, October or November. Highs are 28C to 34C and the sea is 23C to 27C. For the warmest water, choose August or September.
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