Country · 45 destinations
Best time to visit Egypt
The best time to visit Egypt is September–June. Its destinations score highest in November, with an average travel score of 98 out of 100.
The climate in Egypt through the year
When to go
Egypt scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in September–June, with an average of 98 out of 100 in November across the 45 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in November range from 23°C in Alexandria to 32°C in Aswān. July and August are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in August (62), with daytime highs from 30°C to 43°C.
Where in the country
In November, the highest scores are in Hurghada (100), Sharm el-Sheikh (100) and Alexandria (100), while Aswān scores 83. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:
- November: Cairo, Suez, Al Mansurah, Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Tanta and 21 more
- January: Luxor, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Asyut, Esna and 6 more
- April: Alexandria, Al ‘Arīsh and Al Maţarīyah
- February: Mallawī and Taba Heights
- March: Port Said
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Aswān is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 36°C) and Alexandria the coolest (24°C). Idkū gets the most precipitation, about 160 mm a year, and Luxor the least, about 0 mm. The warmest sea is at Sharm el-Sheikh: 30°C in August.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Egypt averages 65 or more in these months:
- Beach holiday: February–December. Best in October: Hurghada (100), Sharm el-Sheikh (100) and Marsá Maţrūḩ (99)
- City break: October–May. Best in December: Luxor (100), Hurghada (100) and Sharm el-Sheikh (100)
- Hiking: September–July. Best in December: Port Said (98), Suez (97) and 6th of October City (97)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Sea | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93 | 18–26° | 23° | 11 mm | Luxor 100 · Hurghada 100 · Sharm el-Sheikh 100 |
| February | 96 | 19–28° | 23° | 8 mm | Luxor 100 · Hurghada 100 · Sharm el-Sheikh 100 |
| March | 96 | 20–32° | 23° | 3 mm | Sharm el-Sheikh 100 · Port Said 100 · Taba Heights 100 |
| April | 88 | 23–37° | 23° | 2 mm | Alexandria 100 · Port Said 100 · Al ‘Arīsh 100 |
| May | 76 | 25–40° | 25° | 1 mm | Alexandria 100 · Port Said 100 · Al ‘Arīsh 100 |
| June | 69 | 28–43° | 27° | 0 mm | Alexandria 95 · Marsá Maţrūḩ 95 · Rosetta 92 |
| July | 63 | 29–43° | 29° | 0 mm | Alexandria 85 · Marsá Maţrūḩ 83 · Rosetta 81 |
| August | 62 | 30–43° | 30° | 0 mm | Alexandria 81 · Rosetta 78 · Marsá Maţrūḩ 78 |
| September | 68 | 29–42° | 29° | 0 mm | Alexandria 88 · Rosetta 86 · Marsá Maţrūḩ 86 |
| October | 83 | 27–38° | 28° | 2 mm | Marsá Maţrūḩ 99 · Alexandria 97 · Port Said 97 |
| November | 98 | 23–32° | 27° | 5 mm | Hurghada 100 · Sharm el-Sheikh 100 · Alexandria 100 |
| December | 98 | 20–27° | 25° | 8 mm | Luxor 100 · Hurghada 100 · Sharm el-Sheikh 100 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.