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Hurghada weather · November
Hurghada in November is warm, with highs of about 28C and nights of about 18C. The sea is still about 26C, good for swimming. The wind is light and there are about nine hours of sun a day. It is high season, and Luxor is at its best.
November in Hurghada averages a high of 28C and a low of 18C. The sea is about 26C, and the sun shines about nine hours a day. Rain is very rare. The chart shows November as the last warm month before winter.
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 |
November is a very good month. The air is comfortable, and the sea is still warm enough for long swims.
It is one of the best months to pair Hurghada with Luxor. Luxor averages about 28C, close to perfect for temples.
Days are shorter, though. Plan beach time and boat trips earlier in the day.
Yes. The sea averages about 26C in November. Most people swim without a wetsuit.
After dark the sea is far warmer than the air, which drops to about 18C.
From December the water cools, and divers start to think about a thicker suit.
November is one of the calmest months, at about 11 knots on average. That figure comes from Windfinder's airport records, 2000 to 2026.
Calm days are good for boat trips. Giftun and the Abu Nuhas wrecks run more often when the wind is light.
For kitesurfers, some days will be too light. Plan for a few days without riding.
Egypt in November is busy, with high prices. It is firmly high season, though below the December and January peak.
The Cairo International Film Festival runs from 11 to 20 November 2026, at the Cairo Opera House. It is a flight away from Hurghada.
There are no national public holidays in November. Book the cruise part of any combined trip early.
Pack summer clothes for the day and one warm layer for the evening. Nights average about 18C.
Swimwear and sunscreen are still essential. Nine hours of sun on the water adds up.
If you are heading to Luxor or the desert, bring a fleece. Nights there are cooler.
Luxor averages about 28C in November, ideal for long temple days. The road takes about four hours.
Days are getting short, which matters on the West Bank. Start early rather than counting on a long afternoon.
Cairo averages about 24C, very comfortable for walking. Fly there, or allow over five hours by road.
Our Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea tour runs eight days from US$2,040 per person. It ends with two nights in Hurghada.
October is four degrees warmer, at 32C, with a 27C sea. It has an extra hour of sun and a little more wind.
December cools to 24C, with nights at 13C. The sea is about 25C, and the wind stays light at about 11 knots.
November is the last month with a warm sea and mild nights. December is cooler and more expensive.
Yes. Highs average 28C and lows 18C. Days feel like a warm summer in northern Europe.
About 26C on average. It is warm enough for long swims and snorkelling without a wetsuit.
Yes, one of the best. The sea is warm, the air is comfortable and the wind is light.
Yes, it is high season in Egypt. Prices are high, but below the Christmas and New Year peak.
Very rarely. Long-term averages show no regular rain days. Expect about nine hours of sun a day.
Yes, it is close to perfect. Luxor averages about 28C. The days are shorter, so start early.
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