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 of 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 1 mm0.0 in to 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation 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 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
Compared with Qina, about 163 km to the southwest, Hurghada has practically the same average temperature and receives 281% more precipitation (9 mm0.3 in vs 2 mm0.1 in). The difference is largest in December (4 °C7.2 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Egypt covered by World Climates, Hurghada is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Egypt climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Bishah (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Najran (Saudi Arabia, BWh) and Iquique (Chile, BWh).
Nearby places
- Qina 163 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Sohag 224 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Tahta 235 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Esna 252 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Assiut 260 km · 24 °C75 °F · 2 mm0.1 in
- Abnub 263 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 in
- Manfalut 281 km · 24 °C75 °F · 7 mm0.3 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, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Hurghada?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 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 — most of all 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.