Hurghada

Red Sea Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Red Sea, Egypt in May.

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Hurghada Abu Dabab Al-Qusayr Marsa Alam City

Thinking about venturing to Red Sea, 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 to Expect in Red Sea in May

Red Sea, Egypt is a region in Egypt. May in Red Sea generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Hurghada to 34°C (93°F) in Port Ghalib. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Port Ghalib and 24°C (75°F) in Hurghada. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Red Sea, Egypt, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Hurghada.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Hurghada enjoys about 319 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Red Sea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Red Sea — 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)
Best Time to Visit Red Sea →

Best Places to Visit in Red Sea in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Red Sea.

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 Red Sea

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Red Sea, Egypt?

Temperature range in Red Sea (May)

Precipitation variation in Red Sea (May)

Hurghada

In May Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
319 hours
351 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hurghada →

Abu Dabab

In May Abu Dabab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Abu Dabab →

Al-Qusayr

In May Al-Qusayr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al-Qusayr →

Marsa Alam City

In May Marsa Alam City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marsa Alam City →

Coraya Bay

In May Coraya Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Red Sea in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Abu Dabab 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Al-Qusayr 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Marsa Alam City 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Coraya Bay 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Safaga 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)

Red Sea weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Red Sea, Egypt in May?

In May, Red Sea, Egypt generally has pleasant weather conditions. Hurghada sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Red Sea, Egypt in May?

Daytime temperatures in Hurghada peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Red Sea, Egypt get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Red Sea, Egypt during May, with Hurghada averaging close to 0.3 mm (0.01 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Red Sea, Egypt?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Hurghada, May might be a good time to visit Red Sea, Egypt.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hurghada. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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