Red Sea weather in May
What is the weather like in Red Sea in May?
The weather conditions in Red Sea in May vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Red Sea the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (87°F) in Hurghada to 34°C (92°F) in Port Ghalib. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3mm (0.01 inches) in Hurghada.
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Red Sea, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Red Sea?
Average weather in Hurghada
In May Hurghada generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Al-Qusayr
In May Al-Qusayr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Abu Dabab
In May Abu Dabab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in Coraya Bay
In May Coraya Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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 go to Red Sea?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Red Sea with commonly perfect weather in Hurghada.
On average the best time to visit Red Sea is in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Hurghada.
The worst months are July and August that can have pleasant weather conditions.
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