Climate in Hurghada — Annual Weather Overview
Hurghada has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 35.1°C) and the coolest is January (20.7°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 14.4°C between August and January. Rainfall is very low at around 8mm a year — March sees the most at 3.5mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 27.1°C, 4mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 34.3°C, 0mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 30.1°C, 1mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 21.8°C, 3mm rain.
Hurghada — Monthly Temperatures
Hurghada — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Hurghada stays reasonable all year.
Hurghada weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7°C | 13.4°C | 1.5mm | 9.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| February | 21.2°C | 13.8°C | 0.9mm | 10.2h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 23.6°C | 15.8°C | 3.5mm | 11.3h | 0 | 10/10 |
| April | 27.2°C | 19.6°C | 0.0mm | 11.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 30.5°C | 23.3°C | 0.5mm | 12.4h | 0 | 10/10 |
| June | 33.1°C | 26.0°C | 0.0mm | 13.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| July | 34.6°C | 28.3°C | 0.0mm | 12.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 35.1°C | 28.4°C | 0.0mm | 12.2h | 0 | 8/10 |
| September | 33.6°C | 27.1°C | 0.0mm | 11.5h | 0 | 10/10 |
| October | 30.1°C | 23.6°C | 0.0mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 26.7°C | 19.9°C | 0.6mm | 10.4h | 0 | 10/10 |
| December | 23.4°C | 16.2°C | 0.7mm | 9.7h | 0 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Hurghada have?
Hurghada has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 20.7°C in January to 35.1°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Hurghada?
August is the hottest month in Hurghada, with average highs of 35.1°C and lows of 28.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Hurghada?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 20.7°C and lows of 13.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Hurghada?
March is the wettest month, averaging 3.5mm of rainfall over around 0 rainy days.
How much rain does Hurghada get per year?
Hurghada receives around 8mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.