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Best time to visit Egypt

Egypt covers 3 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are February, March and November, when days average around 23 °C. All values are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Destinations in Egypt, ranked by climate

Korallenriff und Meer am Roten Meer bei HurghadaHurghada
1Excellent· 83

Hurghada

Egypt
22 °C 0 rainy days 23 °C sea
  • Best months: February, March, November, December
Korallenriff am Roten Meer bei Marsa AlamMarsa Alam
2Excellent· 82

Marsa Alam

Egypt
23 °C 0 rainy days 23 °C sea
  • Best months: February, March, November, December
Riff und Meer bei Sharm el-SheikhSharm el-Sheikh
3Good· 78

Sharm el-Sheikh

Egypt
23 °C 0 rainy days 23 °C sea
  • Best months: February, March, November, December

Climate overview for Egypt

The highest overall climate score in Egypt goes to Hurghada (83/100). 3 of the 3 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, February, March and November offer the most reliable conditions across Egypt.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

Climatically the best months across Egypt are February, March and November. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in Egypt has the best climate?

By overall climate score, Hurghada leads with 83/100 — see the full ranking below.