Hurghada climate
Hurghada (Egypt) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Hurghada climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 1560 | 1865 | 20.1 |
| Feb | 2272 | 1661 | 1967 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1864 | 2171 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 2882 | 2069 | 2475 | 10.0 |
| May | 3188 | 2474 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Jun | 3492 | 2678 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2781 | 3188 | 00.0 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2882 | 3188 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2679 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 2780 | 2170 | 2475 | 10.0 |
| Dec | 2373 | 1763 | 2068 | 10.0 |
| Year | 3595 | 1560 | 2578 | 90.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57% | 28% | 4.2 | 10:36 |
| Feb | 54% | 27% | 5.1 | 11:12 |
| Mar | 52% | 22% | 6.3 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 48% | 22% | 7.1 | 12:47 |
| May | 45% | 19% | 7.7 | 13:29 |
| Jun | 45% | 7% | 8.2 | 13:51 |
| Jul | 46% | 6% | 8.0 | 13:42 |
| Aug | 48% | 6% | 7.5 | 13:06 |
| Sep | 53% | 6% | 6.7 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 56% | 13% | 5.5 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 56% | 20% | 4.5 | 10:46 |
| Dec | 56% | 26% | 3.9 | 10:26 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Hurghada is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 15 °C60 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13 °C23.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 9 mm0.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 49% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (2 mm0.1 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 45% in May to 57% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 6%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 16 km/h (10 mph) in November to 22 km/h (13 mph) in September. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Hurghada
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–April. Average highs then reach 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.0 in to 2 mm0.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 35 °C95 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Hurghada
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1560 to 17 °C63 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 1864 to 24 °C74 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3492 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2678 to 28 °C82 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2780 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2170 to 26 °C79 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Hurghada compares
The nearest larger place is Qina, about 163 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Hurghada has practically the same average temperature. It receives 281% more precipitation (9 mm0.3 in vs 2 mm0.1 in). The difference is largest in December (4 °C7.2 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 39 places in Egypt. By annual mean temperature, Hurghada is the 5th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 29th wettest. See all of them on the Egypt climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Bishah (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Najran (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Iquique (Chile, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Qina 163 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Climate in Sohag 224 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Climate in Tahta 235 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Climate in Esna 252 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Climate in Assiut 260 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Climate in Abnub 263 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Climate in Manfalut 281 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Climate in Mallawi 298 km · 23 °C74 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Hurghada?
August is the warmest month in Hurghada. Its average high is 35 °C (95 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hurghada?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 21 °C (70 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (60 °F).
When does it rain the most in Hurghada?
October is the wettest month with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation. June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Hurghada?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.