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Best time to visit Hurghada
Based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Hurghada? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for March, November and February. Days run warm, with up to 11.3h of sunshine and very dry.
Month-by-month weather
Hurghada in January runs warm, averaging 20.9°C.
Hurghada in February runs warm, averaging 22°C.
Hurghada in March runs warm, averaging 24.4°C.
Hurghada in April runs hot, averaging 27.6°C.
Hurghada in May runs very hot, averaging 31.1°C.
Hurghada in June runs very hot, averaging 33.6°C.
Hurghada in July runs very hot, averaging 34.7°C.
Hurghada in August runs very hot, averaging 35.2°C.
Hurghada in September runs very hot, averaging 33.2°C.
Hurghada in October runs hot, averaging 29.7°C.
Hurghada in November runs hot, averaging 26.1°C.
Hurghada in December runs warm, averaging 22.5°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hurghada?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Hurghada, aim for March, November and February — Days run warm, with up to 11.3h of sunshine and very dry. This is based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Hurghada in March?
If you visit Hurghada in March, expect warm days around 24.4°C You'll get around 11.3h of sunshine per day and 0.1mm of rain — very dry.
What is the hottest month in Hurghada?
August is typically the hottest month, running very hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Hurghada?
January is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 0mm per day. October is the wettest, at 0.1mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 24.0°C | 14.5° → 26.2° | 11.2h | 0.0mm | 98 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 24.3°C | 15° → 26.8° | 11.2h | 0.2mm | 98 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 24.1°C | 14.5° → 27.3° | 11.3h | 0.0mm | 98 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 23.3°C | 13.8° → 25.8° | 10.7h | 0.0mm | 96 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 25.3°C | 15.1° → 27.8° | 11.5h | 0.1mm | 96 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 25.6°C | 17° → 27.5° | 10.3h | 0.0mm | 96 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 24.8°C | 16.2° → 27° | 10.0h | 0.0mm | 96 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 26.5°C | 17° → 29.7° | 11.6h | 0.0mm | 95 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 23.4°C | 15.3° → 25.1° | 9.8h | 0.0mm | 95 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 23.1°C | 14.1° → 24.8° | 9.8h | 0.0mm | 95 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 22.4°C | 13° → 24.9° | 9.9h | 0.0mm | 94 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 21.8°C | 13.1° → 23.4° | 10.2h | 0.0mm | 93 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 26.5°C | 18.5° → 28.1° | 10.5h | 0.0mm | 93 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 21.2°C | 12.1° → 23.3° | 9.9h | 0.0mm | 92 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 21.4°C | 12.2° → 23.4° | 10.1h | 0.0mm | 92 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 27.4°C | 17.5° → 30° | 11.5h | 0.0mm | 92 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 22.1°C | 13.9° → 23.8° | 9.7h | 0.0mm | 92 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 21.3°C | 13.2° → 23.4° | 9.9h | 0.0mm | 91 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 28.0°C | 18.9° → 30.9° | 11.9h | 0.0mm | 91 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 21.5°C | 13.2° → 23° | 9.7h | 0.0mm | 91 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 20.9°C | 12.2° → 22.8° | 9.8h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 20.9°C | 11.8° → 23.4° | 9.7h | 0.1mm | 90 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 28.4°C | 18.7° → 31.3° | 12.1h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 27.8°C | 20.3° → 28.9° | 10.9h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 27.4°C | 19.8° → 28.4° | 10.7h | 0.0mm | 90 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 20.6°C | 12° → 22.3° | 9.9h | 0.0mm | 89 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 29.7°C | 20.5° → 32.4° | 12.2h | 0.0mm | 87 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 29.7°C | 20.4° → 32.4° | 12.5h | 0.0mm | 87 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 29.6°C | 22.3° → 30.6° | 10.9h | 0.0mm | 86 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 31.2°C | 21.9° → 33.6° | 12.5h | 0.0mm | 85 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 30.6°C | 22.9° → 32° | 11.0h | 0.0mm | 85 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 29.1°C | 21.1° → 30.6° | 10.9h | 0.6mm | 85 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 32.1°C | 22.7° → 34.6° | 12.7h | 0.0mm | 83 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 32.7°C | 23.2° → 35.6° | 12.9h | 0.0mm | 83 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 31.5°C | 23.6° → 33.1° | 10.9h | 0.0mm | 83 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 33.2°C | 24.3° → 36° | 13.0h | 0.0mm | 82 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 33.4°C | 24.9° → 36.3° | 13.0h | 0.0mm | 82 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 33.8°C | 25.5° → 35.3° | 13.1h | 0.0mm | 82 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 32.4°C | 24.5° → 33.8° | 11.0h | 0.0mm | 82 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 34.0°C | 26° → 36° | 13.1h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 33.2°C | 25.3° → 35.1° | 11.6h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 33.1°C | 24.8° → 34.6° | 11.2h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 34.1°C | 26.5° → 36.1° | 13.1h | 0.0mm | 80 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 34.2°C | 26.2° → 35.8° | 11.9h | 0.0mm | 80 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 34.5°C | 27.1° → 36° | 13.1h | 0.0mm | 79 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 34.5°C | 26.8° → 35.8° | 12.0h | 0.0mm | 79 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 35.0°C | 27.1° → 37° | 12.9h | 0.0mm | 78 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 35.2°C | 27.6° → 36.6° | 12.1h | 0.0mm | 78 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 35.2°C | 27.3° → 36.7° | 12.7h | 0.0mm | 77 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 35.3°C | 27.9° → 36.9° | 12.4h | 0.0mm | 77 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 35.7°C | 28° → 37.5° | 12.3h | 0.0mm | 77 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 35.3°C | 27.5° → 37° | 12.1h | 0.0mm | 77 |
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