Weather in May in Red Sea
Thinking about venturing to Red Sea 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 Red Sea in May?
Red Sea 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 in Hurghada to 34°C in Port Ghalib. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Port Ghalib and 24°C 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.
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 closer look at May's conditions in Red Sea, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Red Sea's yearly weather, check out our Red Sea climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Red Sea?
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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Abu Dabab
In May Abu Dabab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al-Qusayr
In May Al-Qusayr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Marsa Alam City
In May Marsa Alam City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Coraya Bay
In May Coraya Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 Red Sea, in Egypt.
Is May the best time to visit Red Sea?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Red Sea. 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.
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