The best time to visit Egypt
The best time to visit Egypt for warm, sunny weather is January to April, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 95/100 with daytime highs around 24°C / 75°F. December and May are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in July at about 37°C / 99°F — hot for sightseeing, ideal for the coast. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in August at 31°C.
Egypt by month, averaged across 8 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 19° / 66°F | 6 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| February | 97 | 21° / 70°F | 4 mm | 21° | Excellent |
| March | 99 | 25° / 77°F | 4 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| April | 97 | 29° / 84°F | 4 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| May | 79 | 34° / 93°F | 0 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| June | 56 | 36° / 97°F | 0 mm | 28° | Very good |
| July | 47 | 37° / 99°F | 0 mm | 30° | Good |
| August | 47 | 37° / 99°F | 0 mm | 31° | Good |
| September | 69 | 35° / 95°F | 0 mm | 29° | Very good |
| October | 93 | 31° / 88°F | 3 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| November | 99 | 25° / 77°F | 6 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| December | 96 | 21° / 70°F | 4 mm | 23° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: January to April — Egypt's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 95/100, ~24°C / 75°F days). Shoulder season: December and May — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~37°C / 99°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~31 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Marsa Alam (3,958 h/yr), Luxor (3,811 h/yr), Hurghada (3,767 h/yr). See where it's sunniest in Egypt month by month, the hottest places in Egypt, or every Egypt destination with a full climate card.