Best Time to Visit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
Hurghada is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Hurghada for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–September and January–February; the wetter half falls in March and October–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16°C / 60.8°F in January to 30.4°C / 86.7°F in August, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 1 mm / 0 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Hurghada's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 17°C62.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.5°C67.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 23.1°C73.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 29.2°C84.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30.4°C86.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 28.5°C83.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25.5°C77.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 21.3°C70.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 17.6°C63.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
The best time to visit Hurghada for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 30.4°C / 86.7°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Hurghada's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Hurghada?
The rainy season at Hurghada, Red Sea runs through March and October–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 0 mm / 0 in. The wettest single month is March (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the driest month in Hurghada?
The driest month in Hurghada is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16°C / 60.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Hurghada?
The least comfortable months for travel to Hurghada — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 1 mm / 0 in in March, and the coldest month averages 16°C / 60.8°F.
Is Hurghada climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Hurghada figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Egypt figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Hurghada specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.