Hurghada Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt is 28°C (82°F), with daytime highs ranging from 21°C (70°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Hurghada compares to cities worldwide.
Hurghada Monthly Temperatures
In Hurghada, temperatures can shift dramatically between very warm in summer and pleasant in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 28°C (82°F) in August to 14°C (57°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hurghada by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, sees 322 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
36-year average (1990-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Hurghada Temperatures: 1990-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Hurghada spanning 37 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Hurghada vs Egypt
The map below shows the annual temperature across Egypt. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Hurghada vs World: Temperature Compared
Hurghada's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Hurghada?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Hurghada, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and humidity around 48% — considered moderate. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 34°C (93°F) with 46% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Hurghada this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Hurghada's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Hurghada climate page.
