The best time to visit Egypt
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The best time to visit Egypt for warm, sunny weather is November to February, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 97/100 with daytime highs around 23°C / 73°F. October and March are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. Midsummer peaks in July at about 39°C / 102°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 | 92 | 21° / 70°F | 6 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| February | 98 | 23° / 73°F | 4 mm | 21° | Excellent |
| March | 99 | 27° / 81°F | 4 mm | 22° | Excellent |
| April | 89 | 31° / 88°F | 4 mm | 23° | Excellent |
| May | 64 | 35° / 95°F | 0 mm | 25° | Very good |
| June | 38 | 38° / 100°F | 0 mm | 28° | Mixed |
| July | 30 | 39° / 102°F | 0 mm | 30° | Mixed |
| August | 31 | 39° / 102°F | 0 mm | 31° | Mixed |
| September | 53 | 37° / 99°F | 0 mm | 29° | Good |
| October | 83 | 33° / 91°F | 3 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| November | 99 | 27° / 81°F | 6 mm | 25° | Excellent |
| December | 98 | 22° / 72°F | 4 mm | 23° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: November to February — Egypt's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 97/100, ~23°C / 73°F days). Shoulder season: October and March — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: July, ~39°C / 102°F. Rain stays light most of the year (~31 mm total).
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Sohag (4,007 h/yr), Luxor (3,991 h/yr), Hurghada (3,879 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.
