Weather in May in Egypt
Thinking about venturing to Egypt this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Egypt in May?
The weather in Egypt in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Ras El Bar at 24°C to very hot in Abu Simbel at 40°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Abu Simbel and 20°C 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
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm in Hurghada.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Hurghada enjoys close to 319 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Egypt's conditions throughout the year, check out our Egypt climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Egypt, check out our Egypt's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Egypt?
Hurghada
In May Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cairo
In May Cairo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sharm El Sheikh
In May Sharm El Sheikh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Luxor
In May Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dahab
In May Dahab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Egypt.
Is May the best time to visit Egypt?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Egypt. Typically, the climate in Hurghada is perfect.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hurghada.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Egypt.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Egypt? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Egypt.
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