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Hurghada weather · July
Hurghada in July is very hot, with highs of about 37C and nights of about 28C. It has the most sun of the year, about thirteen hours a day. The sea is about 28C, ideal for snorkelling. Charter traffic from Europe picks up, even though the rest of Egypt is quiet.
July in Hurghada averages a high of 37C and a low of 28C. The sea is about 28C, and the sun shines about thirteen hours a day. It does not rain. The chart shows July at the peak of the year for heat and sun.
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 |
July is good for people who want hot sun and warm water. Days are long and the sea is easy to swim in.
It is hard going if you dislike heat. At 37C, the middle of the day is for the pool, the sea or the shade.
The coast works well in July. The Nile valley mostly does not, unless you can handle real heat.
Very. The sea averages about 28C in July, close to its yearly peak. You will not need a wetsuit to stay warm.
A rash vest or a shortie is still useful for sun and reef protection. Snorkelling is easy and pleasant.
The best time to be in the water is the morning. The sea is calmer and the sun is softer.
Yes. July averages about 13 knots, according to Windfinder's Hurghada airport records from 2000 to 2026. June, August and September are slightly windier.
The breeze takes the edge off the heat on the beach. El Gouna, about 20 minutes north, is the main kite spot.
Strong days can still cancel offshore boats. Plan your wreck dive or Giftun trip early in the stay.
Egypt in July is very quiet, with low prices. The Red Sea is the exception.
European charter traffic to Hurghada picks up in July. Coastal hotels get busier as the month goes on.
23 July is a national holiday, marking the 1952 revolution. It changes little for a visitor.
Book early for late July, when many UK and European schools have broken up.
Pack the lightest clothes you own. Linen, a wide hat and high-factor sunscreen are essential.
Carry more water than feels sensible. Heat exhaustion is a real risk, and the shade is your friend.
Nights stay at about 28C. You will want light clothes in the evening too.
Luxor averages about 41C in July. Almost nothing there works between ten in the morning and five in the afternoon.
If you must see the temples, stay overnight and go at first light. A same-day trip from Hurghada is tough at this heat.
Cairo averages about 35C. The Grand Egyptian Museum is air-conditioned, so it makes a better summer outing.
June is a degree cooler, at 36C, with a 27C sea. It is quieter, and the wind is a little stronger.
August matches July at 37C by day and 28C at night. The sea is warmer, at about 29C.
July has the most sun of the three, at about thirteen hours a day. August is busier with school holidays.
Highs average 37C and lows 28C. It is one of the two hottest months, along with August.
About 28C on average. You can swim for hours without a wetsuit.
Busier than the rest of Egypt. European charter traffic picks up in July, and late July adds school holidays.
Yes. The average is about 13 knots at the airport. The breeze helps with the heat.
For most people, yes. Luxor averages about 41C. If you go, see the sites at dawn and rest in the afternoon.
Light, loose clothes, a hat and strong sunscreen. Cover shoulders and knees when you visit the town or a mosque.
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