Hurghada Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Hurghada. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Hurghada experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 10 mm annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Year-round, Hurghada has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 2.2 mm, and the driest month, June, with 0 mm, is minimal.

October, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 33°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Hurghada Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Egypt

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Egypt. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Hurghada’s average annual precipitation is 10 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

New York City, USA, receives 1276 mm of rainfall annually, with precipitation evenly distributed throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Hurghada’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Hurghada Climate page.