Egypt

Egypt Weather in September

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

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Hurghada Luxor Cairo Sharm El Sheikh

Are you planning a trip a to Egypt in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Egypt in September

Egypt offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter 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 29°C (84°F) to very hot in Aswan at 40°C (104°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°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.

For a closer look at conditions across Egypt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

September 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 302 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Egypt in September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Egypt?

Temperature range in Egypt (September)

Precipitation variation in Egypt (September)

Hurghada

In September Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
322 hours
302 hours
277 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hurghada →

Cairo

In September Cairo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
350 hours
310 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Cairo →

Sharm El Sheikh

In September Sharm El Sheikh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
372 hours
331 hours
311 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

Luxor

In September Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
39°C (102°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Luxor →

Dahab

In September Dahab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
358 hours
328 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dahab →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Egypt.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Luxor 39°C (102°F) 24°C (75°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Cairo 35°C (95°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Sharm El Sheikh 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Dahab 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Alexandria 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)

Egypt weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in September?

Expect tolerable weather across Egypt in September. The popular destination of Hurghada averages 33°C (91°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Egypt in September?

Average temperatures in Egypt during September range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Hurghada.

Does Egypt get a lot of rain in September?

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

Is September a Good Time to Visit Egypt?

In our opinion, September is a good time 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. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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