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Egypt Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Egypt in April.

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Hurghada Luxor Cairo Sharm El Sheikh

Planning a getaway to Egypt this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Egypt in April

In April, Egypt experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Ras El Bar at 21°C (70°F) to very hot in Abu Simbel at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Abu Simbel and 17°C (63°F) in Ras El Bar.

To explore the conditions in Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Abu Simbel with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to low rainfall in Arish with 6.7 mm (0.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Hurghada gets approximately 288 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Egypt by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Egypt — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hurghada)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April27°C (81°F) May31°C (88°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October30°C (86°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Egypt in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Egypt.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Egypt

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Egypt?

Temperature range in Egypt (April)

Precipitation variation in Egypt (April)

Hurghada

In April Hurghada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
288 hours
319 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hurghada →

Cairo

In April Cairo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
291 hours
324 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cairo →

Sharm El Sheikh

In April Sharm El Sheikh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
309 hours
299 hours
342 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

Luxor

In April Luxor generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Luxor →

Dahab

In April Dahab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
268 hours
299 hours
329 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dahab →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Egypt in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Luxor 34°C (93°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Cairo 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Sharm El Sheikh 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Dahab 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Alexandria 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)

Egypt weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in April?

Egypt typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hurghada average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Egypt in April?

In Hurghada, the average daytime high in April is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does Egypt get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Egypt. Hurghada averages only about 0.3 mm (0.01 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Egypt?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Egypt with overall perfect weather in Hurghada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hurghada. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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