Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Egypt this May.
Egypt, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 24°C (75°F) in Ras El Bar to 40°C (104°F) in Abu Simbel. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Abu Simbel and 20°C (68°F) in Ras El Bar.
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Hurghada averages a daytime high of 31°C (88°F) in May, which is very high for Egypt.
Hurghada sees nighttime lows close to 24°C (75°F) in May.
Based on our systematic data collection, Abu Simbel has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 40°C (104°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 26°C (79°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Ras El Bar is the city with the coolest temperatures in Egypt. You can expect daytime highs of 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows close to 20°C (68°F).
Hurghada usually sees around 319 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
The water temperature averages approximately 25°C (77°F) in Sharm El Sheikh this month, a refreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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