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Egypt Weather in August

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

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Considering a trip to Egypt this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Egypt in August

The weather in Egypt in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ras El Bar at 30°C (86°F) to very hot in Aswan at 42°C (108°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Aswan and 26°C (79°F) in Ras El Bar. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Egypt. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Egypt, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm (0 in) in Hurghada.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Hurghada sees around 322 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright 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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Egypt?

Temperature range in Egypt (August)

Precipitation variation in Egypt (August)

Hurghada

In August Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
352 hours
322 hours
302 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Hurghada →

Cairo

In August Cairo generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
363 hours
350 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cairo →

Sharm El Sheikh

In August Sharm El Sheikh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
401 hours
372 hours
331 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

Luxor

In August Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
41°C (106°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Luxor →

Dahab

In August Dahab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
388 hours
358 hours
328 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Dahab →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 34°C (93°F) 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Luxor 41°C (106°F) 26°C (79°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Cairo 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Sharm El Sheikh 38°C (100°F) 29°C (84°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Dahab 35°C (95°F) 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Alexandria 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)

Egypt weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in August?

In August, Egypt generally has poor weather conditions. Hurghada sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 28°C (82°F).

What is the average temperature in Egypt in August?

Hurghada averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 28°C (82°F).

Does Egypt get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Egypt during August, with Hurghada averaging close to 0 mm (0 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Egypt?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Egypt with often pleasant weather in Hurghada.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Hurghada. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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