Egypt, a land of ancient wonders and sun-soaked landscapes, is characterized by a predominantly arid desert climate. Its weather patterns are defined by two main seasons: a mild winter from November to April and a hot summer from May to October. Rainfall is minimal and occurs mainly in the northern coastal areas during winter months. Inland, the weather remains dry, with significant temperature differences between day and night.
This guide provides an in-depth look at monthly weather averages across key Egyptian destinations: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh.
Climate Summary: Egypt’s Two-Season System
Winter (November to April):
Mild days with cool to cold nights.
Favorable for travel and outdoor exploration.
Light rainfall in Alexandria and coastal regions.
Summer (May to October):
Intensely hot, especially in southern cities like Luxor and Aswan.
Dry desert winds with very little humidity inland.
Coastal cities (e.g., Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh) are slightly moderated by the Red Sea.
📊 Monthly Temperature (°C / °F)
Month
Cairo Min/Max
Alexandria Min/Max
Luxor Min/Max
Aswan Min/Max
Hurghada Air/Water
Sharm El Sheikh Air/Water
Jan
8.6 / 19.1 47 / 66
9.3 / 18.3 49 / 65
5.4 / 23 42 / 74
8 / 23.8 46 / 75
24 / 18 75 / 64
24 / 18 75 / 64
Feb
9.3 / 21 48 / 69
9.7 / 19.2 49 / 67
6.8 / 25.4 44 / 78
9.4 / 26.1 49 / 79
25 / 18 77 / 64
25 / 18 77 / 64
Mar
11.2 / 23.7 52 / 75
11.3 / 21 52 / 70
10.7 / 29 51 / 84
12.6 / 30.4 54 / 86
26 / 20 79 / 68
26 / 20 79 / 68
Apr
13.9 / 28.2 56 / 83
14.5 / 23.6 58 / 75
15.7 / 35 60 / 95
17.5 / 36 63 / 97
31 / 25 88 / 77
31 / 25 88 / 77
May
17.4 / 32.4 63 / 90
16.7 / 26.5 62 / 80
20.7 / 39.3 69 / 103
21.1 / 38.5 71 / 101
35 / 26 95 / 79
35 / 26 95 / 79
Jun
19.9 / 34.5 68 / 95
20.4 / 28.2 69 / 83
22.6 / 41 72 / 107
24.2 / 42.1 76 / 108
37 / 28 99 / 82
37 / 28 99 / 82
Jul
21.5 / 35.4 71 / 96
22.7 / 29.6 73 / 86
23.6 / 40.8 74 / 106
24.5 / 42 76 / 108
40 / 28 107 / 82
40 / 28 107 / 82
Aug
21.6 / 34.8 71 / 95
22.9 / 30.4 73 / 87
23.5 / 41 74 / 107
24.7 / 41.3 76 / 107
42 / 29 108 / 84
42 / 29 108 / 84
Sept
19.9 / 23.3 68 / 89
21.3 / 29.4 71 / 85
21.5 / 38.5 71 / 101
22.2 / 39.6 72 / 103
38 / 27 100 / 81
38 / 27 100 / 81
Oct
17.8 / 29.8 64 / 86
17.9 / 27.7 64 / 82
17.8 / 35.1 64 / 95
19.3 / 36.6 66 / 99
32 / 25 90 / 77
32 / 25 90 / 77
Nov
12.1 / 24.1 54 / 75
14.8 / 24.4 59 / 76
12.3 / 29.6 54 / 85
14.5 / 30.2 58 / 86
26 / 23 79 / 73
26 / 23 79 / 73
Dec
10.4 / 20.7 51 / 69
11.2 / 20.4 52 / 69
7.7 / 24.8 45 / 76
9.9 / 20.5 50 / 69
26 / 19 79 / 66
26 / 19 79 / 66
🌆 Regional Weather Highlights
Cairo
Inland and arid, Cairo experiences sharp contrasts between hot days and cooler nights.
Best time to visit: October to April, when temperatures are comfortable for sightseeing.
Alexandria
Coastal Mediterranean climate, making it cooler and more humid than Cairo.
Rainfall occurs primarily from November to February.
Luxor & Aswan
Located in Upper Egypt, both cities are extremely hot from May to September.
July and August regularly exceed 40°C (104°F).
Ideal for winter travel (November to March).
Hurghada & Sharm El Sheikh
Popular Red Sea resorts.
Coastal breeze moderates intense inland heat.
Water temperatures remain swim-friendly year-round, peaking in August (29°C / 84°F).
