How's the weather in Egypt?

Climate in Egypt

Egypt is a great place to visit all year round. The days are always warm in Egypt and there's very little rain, less than 80mm per year, while England alone gets over 1200mm per year! June, July and August is the height of summer and is usually hot, temperatures often rising to more than 35 degrees Celcius in the south. Despite the heat, more tourists visit during the summer months than at any other time. Temperatures during spring and Autumn are much more moderate and this is the best time of year to visit Egypt. During winter, it can be very warm during the day, with temperatures varying from 13 to 21 degrees Celcius, but it can sometimes fall below zero at night.

Egypt has a typical desert climate with warm summers and mild winters. Daytime temperatures rise quickly and evening temperatures drop suddenly. There's also quite a difference between summer and winter temperatures. Egypt basically only has two seasons, summer and winter, which each last half a year.

Egypt is quite a large country, northern Egypt has a completely different climate than southern Egypt. Temperatures in the Mediterranean coastal region are generally lower; the maximum temperature in this region during the summer is approximately 32°C. This area also has the most rain in all of Egypt. Cairo only has 6 days of rain a year, while Alexandria has an average of 30 days of rain a year. It rarely rains at all in southern Egypt.

Egypt climate - Sand, sand, and more sand

Our recommendation: during the summer Egyptian attractions attract hoards of tourists and temperatures are staggering. If you're travelling to Egypt during the summer, we recommend visiting attractions during the morning or at the end of the afternoon. During the spring, the hot Sahara desert wind 'khamsin' can cause havoc for people wearing contact lenses. A proper pair of sunglasses and sunscreen with a high SPH factor are a necessity when travelling through Egypt to protect you from the bright sunlight. We also recommend wearing cool clothing. If you plan on travelling during the winter, bring along warm clothes; a jumper, coat, scarf etc.for the evenings.