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Egypt Weather in July

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

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Hurghada Luxor Cairo Sharm El Sheikh

Considering a trip to Egypt this July 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 July

The weather in Egypt in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ras El Bar at 29°C (84°F) to very hot in Aswan at 42°C (108°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Aswan and 25°C (77°F) in Ras El Bar. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Hurghada sees close to 352 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Egypt?

Temperature range in Egypt (July)

Precipitation variation in Egypt (July)

Hurghada

In July Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
351 hours
352 hours
322 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
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hurghada →

Cairo

In July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
358 hours
363 hours
350 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cairo →

Sharm El Sheikh

In July Sharm El Sheikh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
389 hours
401 hours
372 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 July 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.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
41°C (106°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°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 July Dahab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
386 hours
388 hours
358 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Dahab →

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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°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) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Sharm El Sheikh 37°C (99°F) 28°C (82°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Dahab 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Alexandria 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Egypt weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in July?

In July, Egypt generally has poor weather conditions. Hurghada sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Egypt in July?

Hurghada averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Egypt get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Hurghada averages just 0 mm (0 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Egypt.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Egypt?

In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Egypt with often pleasant 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. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Egypt.

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