Quick answer: The best time to visit Egypt is October to April. Peak season is December to February (Nile and pyramids), and the months to avoid are June to August (40C+ in Luxor, Aswan and Cairo).
Egypt is hot and dry almost year-round, but the comfortable window is October to April – warm days and cool nights, ideal for the pyramids and Nile cruises. Summer is brutally hot inland, though the Red Sea stays popular.
Egypt Weather by Month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rain | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | Dry | High | Best – Warm days, cool nights – ideal; peak. |
| February | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | Dry | High | Best – Pleasant and dry. |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | Dry | High | Great – Warm and dry; occasional khamsin winds. |
| April | 29°C / 84°F | 15°C / 59°F | Dry | Med | Good – Hot building; still dry. |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 18°C / 64°F | Dry | Low | Shoulder – Hot; the Red Sea is still pleasant. |
| June | 35°C / 95°F | 20°C / 68°F | Dry | Low | Avoid – Very hot; Nile sites tough midday. |
| July | 36°C / 97°F | 22°C / 72°F | Dry | Low | Avoid – Extreme heat; Red Sea diving popular. |
| August | 36°C / 97°F | 22°C / 72°F | Dry | Low | Avoid – Hottest; avoid Luxor and Aswan. |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 20°C / 68°F | Dry | Med | Shoulder – Heat easing late month. |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | Dry | High | Best – Warm, dry – excellent; peak returns. |
| November | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | Dry | High | Best – Warm and pleasant – ideal. |
| December | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | Dry | High | Best – Warm days, cool nights; festive; peak. |
Best Time to Visit Egypt
For the best balance of weather, value and manageable crowds, target October to April. The table above breaks down every month.
Egypt Weather in July
July is peak heat in Egypt – 40C+ in Luxor, Aswan and Cairo, making daytime sightseeing exhausting. The Red Sea resorts (Hurghada, Sharm) stay popular for diving, with sea breezes taking the edge off.
Egypt Weather in October
October is one of the best months: the extreme summer heat has broken, leaving warm, dry days ideal for the pyramids, a Nile cruise and the Red Sea, with peak crowds yet to fully arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
October to April, when warm days and cool nights make the pyramids and Nile cruises comfortable. December to February is peak.
Is Egypt too hot in summer?
Inland (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan) hits 40C+ in June to August – very tough for sightseeing. The Red Sea coast remains bearable with sea breezes.
When is the best time for a Nile cruise?
October to April, ideally November to March, when Luxor and Aswan are warm rather than scorching.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.