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Hurghada in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Hurghada in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. The average daily high is around 31 °C, and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
82/100 · #7
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#6
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#7
Published best categories: Beach
Hurghada · MayPhoto: Oooways · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 31 °C
- Average low
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 25 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 10 h/day
- Humidity
- 45 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 28 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 8.9 | 48 | 4.8 | 23 | 91 |
| May (selected) | 31 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 | 45 | 4.9 | 25 | 82 |
| June | 33 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 45 | 5.7 | 26 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (82/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +9 | -3.4 °C | -3.1 °C | ±0 | +0.1 mm | -0.6 h | +2.9 % | -0.2 m/s | -1.7 °C |
| June | -8 | +2.2 °C | +2 °C | -0.1 | -0.3 mm | +0.6 h | -0.3 % | +0.7 m/s | +1.3 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Hurghada in May?
The average daily high is around 31 °C, with an average daily low of about 23 °C.
Can you swim in Hurghada in May?
The sea is about 25 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in May?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 0 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
By the climate score, February, March, November and December are the strongest months for Hurghada. For a beach trip: March, April, May and November. May is not among them.