Hurghada weather by month
Hurghada is sunny and dry all year, and it is often windy, especially from June to September. The sea is warmest in August, at about 28°C, and coolest in February and March, at about 22°C. October and November are the best all-round months: a warm sea, lighter wind and comfortable days for Luxor and Cairo.
Hurghada weather by month
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C | 10°C | 23°C | 9 h | 3/10 |
| February | 22°C | 11°C | 22°C | 10 h | 4/10 |
| March | 25°C | 14°C | 22°C | 10 h | 5/10 |
| April | 28°C | 17°C | 23°C | 10 h | 4/10 |
| May | 31°C | 21°C | 24°C | 11 h | 5/10 |
| June | 33°C | 24°C | 26°C | 12 h | 6/10 |
| July | 34°C | 25°C | 27°C | 13 h | 5/10 |
| August | 34°C | 26°C | 28°C | 12 h | 6/10 |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 27°C | 11 h | 6/10 |
| October | 30°C | 20°C | 27°C | 10 h | 4/10 |
| November | 27°C | 16°C | 26°C | 9 h | 2/10 |
| December | 23°C | 12°C | 24°C | 9 h | 2/10 |
Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).
Best time to go to Hurghada
- Snorkelling and island trips: June to November, when the sea is 26 to 28°C. October and November are calmer than summer.
- Luxor and Cairo: November to March, when Luxor is about 22 to 29°C instead of 40°C in summer.
- Calm seas: November and December have the fewest windy days; June, August and September the most.
- Lower prices: mid-January to early February, and November.
Hurghada month by month
- Hurghada in January Day 21°C, night 10°C, sea 23°C
- Hurghada in February Day 22°C, night 11°C, sea 22°C
- Hurghada in March Day 25°C, night 14°C, sea 22°C
- Hurghada in April Day 28°C, night 17°C, sea 23°C
- Hurghada in May Day 31°C, night 21°C, sea 24°C
- Hurghada in June Day 33°C, night 24°C, sea 26°C
- Hurghada in July Day 34°C, night 25°C, sea 27°C
- Hurghada in August Day 34°C, night 26°C, sea 28°C
- Hurghada in September Day 32°C, night 24°C, sea 27°C
- Hurghada in October Day 30°C, night 20°C, sea 27°C
- Hurghada in November Day 27°C, night 16°C, sea 26°C
- Hurghada in December Day 23°C, night 12°C, sea 24°C
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Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest in Hurghada?
In August, at about 28°C on average. It stays at 26°C or more from June to November.
What is the windiest month in Hurghada?
June, closely followed by August and September. On about 6 days in 10 the wind reaches 30 km/h or more, and boat trips can be bumpy. November and December are the calmest months.
What is the best month to visit Hurghada?
October or November for most people: the sea is 26 to 27°C, days are 27 to 30°C and the wind is lighter than in summer. For Luxor and Cairo, go between November and March.
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