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Hurghada weather · February
Hurghada in February is sunny and mild, with highs of about 23C and ten hours of sun a day. The sea is at its coolest, about 22C. Nights still drop to about 12C. It costs a little less than January, and Ramadan is expected to start around 8 February 2027.
February in Hurghada averages a high of 23C and a low of 12C. The sea sits at about 22C, tied with March as the coolest of the year. Sunshine rises to about ten hours a day, and rain is rare. The chart marks February against the other months.
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 |
February is a good month for sun-seekers who dislike heat. Days are bright and comfortable, and the light lasts longer than in January.
It is a strong month for a Nile cruise with a few beach days. Luxor averages about 25C, still easy for temples.
Swimmers who want warm water should wait. At 22C the sea is the coolest it gets all year.
It is swimmable, but cool. The sea averages about 22C in February, and many people limit themselves to short dips.
For snorkelling and diving, a thicker wetsuit makes sense. In the coldest weeks, many divers add a hood.
The clear winter water is the upside. Visibility on the reefs is at its best this time of year.
February is a calm month by Hurghada standards. Windfinder's airport averages from 2000 to 2026 put it at about 11 knots.
That helps the boat days. Giftun trips and the long day out to the Abu Nuhas wrecks run more often when the wind is light.
A breezy day still feels cool on deck. Bring a windproof top for the trip home.
Egypt in February is busy, with high prices. That is one step below January's peak.
Half-term from Europe lifts prices for a week or two in the middle of the month. Travelling either side of it saves money.
Ramadan 2027 is expected from about 8 February to 8 or 9 March. In the resorts, life runs much as normal. In Hurghada town, opening hours change.
The Abu Simbel sun festival falls on 22 February, far to the south. From Hurghada it means a long trip via Luxor and Aswan.
Bring summer clothes for the day and warm ones for the night. Lows average about 12C, the same as January.
Sunscreen and sunglasses matter more than people expect. Ten hours of sun on bright water is plenty to burn.
Pack a warm layer for evening meals outside. If you dive, plan for a thicker wetsuit and maybe a hood.
If you travel in Ramadan, our Ramadan page explains what changes for visitors.
Luxor averages about 25C in February, so temple days are comfortable. The road takes about four hours each way.
Cairo averages about 21C, good for walking. It is over five hours by road, so most people take a domestic flight.
Our Nile Cruise and Hurghada tour suits this month well. It runs ten days from US$2,310 per person, with three nights in Hurghada.
January is a degree cooler on land, at 22C, with a slightly warmer sea at 23C. It is also busier and pricier.
March warms up to 26C, and nights rise to 15C. The sea stays at about 22C, and the wind picks up to about 12 knots.
So February is the cheaper of the winter months, and March is the warmer one. Neither is the month for warm water.
No, it is mild. Highs average 23C and lows 12C. You can sunbathe by day, but you will want a jumper in the evening.
About 22C on average, the coolest of the year along with March. It is fine for a swim, and divers wear a thicker wetsuit.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February and end on 8 or 9 March. The exact dates depend on the moon sighting. Resorts run as normal.
Yes, prices rise for a week or two in the middle of the month. Book either side of the school holiday if you can.
Very rarely. Long-term averages show no regular rain days. Expect about ten hours of sun a day.
Only with a long trip. The festival is on 22 February, at Abu Simbel near the Sudan border. It suits a Nile itinerary better than a beach stay.
Yes, if you have a wetsuit. The water is cool at about 22C, but it is very clear in winter.
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