The climate of Hurghada
The current climate in Hurghada features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 29°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Hurghada, Egypt.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Hurghada in recent years was 46°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in January 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Hurghada receives 11 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Hurghada?
The best time to visit Hurghada for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Hurghada. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Hurghada
The climate table of Hurghada shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 25 |
Temp. min (°C) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 |
Precipitation | - | - | - | |||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 0,8 | 2,4 | 1,1 | 0,3 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 4,9 | 0,2 | 0,2 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Hurghada, Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Hurghada
Yearly Temperature in Hurghada
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Hurghada, Egypt. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Hurghada
Total Yearly Precipitation in Hurghada
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Hurghada, Egypt. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Hurghada
Weather experiences in Hurghada
The weather in Hurghada is rated an average of 3,9 out of 5 stars by 18 visitors. Have you been to Hurghada? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Between 35 and 40 degrees during the day. At night only a few degrees less. Nice that there are airco s everywhere and there is a nice breeze. Lovely sun vacation, highly recommended
Super nice weather with just sunshine and temperatures between 32 and 38 degrees, great weather for swimming or going to the beach. Sunscreen a must though and you must be able to stand heat. The sea water was also very pleasant around 28 degrees.
The temperature was around 20 degrees, which was ideal for a beach vacation and other activities. Rarely cloudy, always sunny and almost no rain. Delightful!
Sunny days with light sea breezes. Sometimes it gets too hot in the middle of the day, so bring umbrellas. However, this is a great place if you love the sun.
Although it got cooler at night, daytime temperatures were perfect for a beach vacation. There were rarely any clouds.
Little rain, so almost guaranteed sunshine.
Daytime temperatures can easily reach 40°C, so be sure to stay hydrated. There is almost no rain and the sea is warm and inviting. It is perfect vacation weather for sun worshippers!
Pleasant daytime temperatures of around 25 degrees make this the ideal time for hiking. Although it gets a little cool at night, we are not too bothered by it. For heat lovers, it may be too cold.
It was a sunny and warm day, ideal for contemplative relaxation on the beach. However, the evenings were a bit cooler, so a light sweater was necessary.
The August heat in Hurghada was unbearable during the day. It did not get particularly cold at night. It was tempered by the constant sea breeze. Fortunately, it did not rain all the time.
In April, Hurghada has crystal clear and blue weather; however, sometimes it was too hot and peaked above 30 degrees Celsius. Ideal for beach lovers, but perhaps not for everyone.
The average temperature is well above 30 degrees, making it ideal for a beach vacation. You should be able to tolerate the heat and drink plenty of water. There is very little precipitation, so it is almost always sunny.
Thanks to the cool sea breeze, the heat was bearable. An ideal place for sunbathing!
A bit on the cool side but we enjoyed it,it is beautiful.
30+ nice enjoyment, but short days with 8 hours of sunlight
Had a wonderful time, not too hot and the sea is still nice and warm.
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Average weather in Hurghada by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hurghada. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.