Climate - Hurghada (Egypt)

In Hurghada, an Egyptian resort on the Red Sea coast, the climate is subtropical desert, with mild winters and very hot summers.
The average temperature ranges from 17 °C (62 °F) in January and February to 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in July and August. Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation, very low, amounts to a few millimeters per year: in practice, it never rains. Here is the average precipitation.

In winter, the temperatures are very mild, and the sky is usually clear. The rains are very rare also in this season. Every now and then, a bit of cold air can arrive in the area, lowering the night temperatures around 5 °C (41 °F), from December to February and more rarely in March.

Spring is pleasantly warm at the beginning, ie in March, it becomes hot in April, when it's similar to the Mediterranean summer, while the heat becomes definitely intense by May.

Summer, from mid-May to September, is very hot, with a relentless sun and very high temperatures. It is true that this season is windy enough, and the air is usually dry, especially on hotter days, but the heat is felt, and sometimes, the temperature exceeds 40 °C (104 °F), with peaks of 45 °C (113 °F).

Autumn, in October and November, is warm and sunny; sometimes, the heat is still intense in early October, then the temperature gradually decreases.

In Hurghada, clear skies are the norm, so the sun shines all year round. However, at times, the sun can be obscured by sandstorms, while cloud banks can sometimes pass over the area between November and February. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Every now and then, the chamsin can blow, a hot and dry wind that raises dust storms, and blows especially between March and May.



The sea is very warm from June to October, so it allows to take long swims: the water temperature reaches 28 °C (82 °F) in August. The sea becomes a bit cool in winter, but all in all, it's not impossible for swimming, since the sea temperature drops to 21 °C (70 °F) in February and March. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best times to go to Hurghada, for swimming, diving and sunbathing, are the month of April and from mid-October to mid-November. Summer is really hot, and if the sea is pleasantly warm and you can enjoy long dives (especially in August and September), it can be difficult to do outdoor activities during the day and even to sunbathe.
In winter, a stay here can be enjoyable, and the temperature is often sufficient for sunbathing, although the days are quite short, it can sometimes be a bit cold, and as we said, the sea is a bit cool.

Hurghada - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Hurghada is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) in January 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Hurghada is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F) and a maximum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Hurghada is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) in March 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in March 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Hurghada is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Hurghada is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 45.1 °C (113.2 °F) in May 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Hurghada is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26 °C (78.9 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in June 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (16 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Hurghada is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.6 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Hurghada is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.7 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 46.1 °C (115 °F) in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 24 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Hurghada is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in September 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 25 kph (15 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Hurghada is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F) in October 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Hurghada is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37.9 °C (100.2 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Hurghada is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.