Egypt Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Egypt over the year. What is the best time to visit Egypt?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Egypt over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Egypt ranges from pleasant in Borg El Arab to perfect in Hurghada. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Saint Catherine with 15°C (59°F) to high in Aswan with 24°C (75°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Egypt.

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In February the weather in Egypt ranges from pleasant in Saint Catherine to perfect in Hurghada. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Saint Catherine with 17°C (63°F) to high in Aswan with 26°C (79°F).

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In March the weather in Egypt is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Ras El Bar with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Abu Simbel with 31°C (88°F).

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In April the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Aswan to perfect in Hurghada. The temperatures range from pleasant in Ras El Bar with 21°C (70°F) to extremely high in Abu Simbel with 36°C (97°F).

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In May the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Luxor to perfect in Hurghada. The temperatures range from high in Ras El Bar with 24°C (75°F) to extremely high in Abu Simbel with 40°C (104°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In June the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Cairo to perfect in Hurghada. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Ras El Bar with 27°C (81°F) to extremely high in Aswan with 42°C (108°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In July the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Cairo to perfect in Alexandria. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Ras El Bar with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Aswan with 42°C (108°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In August the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Cairo to perfect in Alexandria. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from high in Ras El Bar with 30°C (86°F) to extremely high in Aswan with 42°C (108°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Egypt. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In September the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Sharm El Sheikh to perfect in Hurghada. The temperatures range from high in Ras El Bar with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Aswan with 40°C (104°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In October the weather in Egypt ranges from unpleasant in Aswan to perfect in Hurghada. The temperatures range from high in Ras El Bar with 27°C (81°F) to extremely high in Aswan with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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In November the weather in Egypt is generally perfect. The temperatures range from pleasant in Saint Catherine with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Aswan with 30°C (86°F).

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In December the weather in Egypt is generally perfect. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from moderate in Saint Catherine with 18°C (64°F) to high in Aswan with 26°C (79°F).

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