We find out when is the best time to relax in Egypt and when there are the lowest prices. Monthly weather, air and water temperatures in resorts.
Egypt positions itself as a country with an eternally warm climate, where you can relax all year round. Of course, this is not entirely true: there is time for a comfortable rest, but there are periods when it is better not to meddle in this country. Let's see the weather in Egypt by month and find out when is the best time to fly on vacation.
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When is the best time to go to rest in Egypt
October and November considered the best time for a beach holiday in Egypt. The weather during these months is the most comfortable - incredibly warm both day and night. At the end of October - beginning of November, the demand for the Egyptian destination increases: in Europe, the seaside resorts are already becoming frankly cool, the beach season is over, while in Egypt the sun is shining brightly and the water is fresh milk. Air temperature +28 ... + 31 ° С, sea +26 ... + 27 ° С, warm nights (+20 ... + 22 ° С), no mosquitoes! Family hotels in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh are especially in great demand; many travel with children during the autumn school holidays. Prices rise in direct proportion to the growing demand, then the average level is set until the end of November.
Spring is the second period when it is better to go to rest in Egypt. Perfect weather is worth in April - early May... It is much fresher in spring than in autumn. The air in April heats up to +30 ° С, in May up to +32 ° С, the water temperature in the Red Sea is +24 ° С, the sea breeze refreshes well. Hotels at this time are often filled to capacity, and prices are often overpriced.
Holidays in Egypt in winter
The weather in Egypt during the winter months is not the best. At this time, the wind is raging, the average air temperature is +24 degrees. In December, the water in the sea is + 22 ... + 24 ° С, it is warm outside, but windy. In January, the temperature of air and water drops by another couple of degrees, it becomes chilly at night (+10 ... + 15 ° С). The most severe month for rest in Egypt is February, the temperature during the day can drop sharply from +24 to +17 ° С degrees, the sea is cool, strong waves and wind. Wind can cloud the water in the sea. You can sunbathe as much as you like, but for swimming it is better to use the heated pool. The beach day itself is short, after 16:00 it gets significantly colder, and after 18:00 it gets dark. It's cool in the evenings, a light jacket will come in handy.
It is believed to be the warmest in Sharm El Sheikh. There the microclimate is milder and the mountains surround the bay from all sides, so it is not so windy. The average temperatures of the resorts of the Gulf of Aqaba (Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba) in winter are slightly higher than in the popular Hurghada.
If your soul desires a full-fledged beach holiday with long sea swims, then it is better to choose other destinations for winter recreation. At this time, you can wonderfully relax in Thailand, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, although the flight is longer and the trip itself will cost a little more.
Holidays in Egypt in the spring
In March, the time of the khamsin comes. Strong winds blow, carrying sand from the desert. The weather this month in Egypt is unstable, therefore unpredictable. It is very difficult to predict how comfortable the rest will be at this time: it can be warm, or it can get very cold because of the winds. In late April - early May, the weather improves and a new influx of tourists is planned. In April it is already very warm - up to +30 ° С, the water temperature is +25 ° С - as we noted earlier, it is at this time that it is better to rest in Egypt. In May, it begins to bake like summer: air +32 ° С, water +26 ° С. At the end of the month, a real African summer is already set - hot and sultry, which makes this month not the best for travel to Egypt for the purpose of rest.
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When not to go to Egypt
It's hot in Egypt in summer. The season is characterized by high air temperatures - over +34 ° С, sea water warms up to +30 ° С, which does not contribute to cooling at all. For sea bathing, you have to get up at dawn, but it is not recommended to be on the beach longer than 11 am: it is so hot that it is better to save yourself somewhere under air conditioning. The sun is especially merciless in July-August, the average daily air temperature is +38 ° С, it is simply dangerous to be in direct rays.
And although the prices for tours at this time are pleasantly low, it is not recommended for hypertensive patients and tourists who do not tolerate heat to visit Egypt in the summer. It is strongly undesirable to take small children. During this period, you can wonderfully relax in the resorts of the Black or Mediterranean Sea. Resorts in Turkey, Bulgaria, Montenegro or domestic resorts will be comparable in cost. More expensive - Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Spain.
Many travelers consider the beginning of September to be too hot in Egypt, so the hotels are half empty, the average daily air temperature is +34 ° C, and the sea resembles fresh milk. There is practically no wind, but if in winter it is a minus, then at high air temperatures the breeze would not interfere at all. However, in our opinion, September is the month when it is best to have a rest in Egypt: the prices are not high, and there are few tourists, and it is not too hot compared to the summer months.
When is the most expensive vacation in Egypt?
After December 20, tourists from Europe and Russia begin to fill hotels in Egypt on the eve of the holidays: Christmas for Catholics, then New Year's holidays and Orthodox Christmas. But the greatest demand is for tours to Egypt in the first decade of January immediately after the New Year. During this period, prices tend to skyrocket, and without prior reservation it will be difficult to go to the sea during the winter holidays. Experienced vacationers book a tour for the New Year holidays in September-October. The number of tourists is increasing exponentially. Sometimes vacationers go to celebrate the New Year by the sea, then a fee for a festive banquet in the amount of $ 50-150 is added to the tour price.
A similar picture is observed in the first ten days of May: holidays at this time are not only with us, our holidays coincide with the Arab holidays. It is best to book a ticket for the May holidays in a few months. There is a large influx of Arabs - prices are rising, vacant rooms in hotels are becoming scarce.
When is it cheaper to stay in Egypt
Inexpensive tours to Egypt can be purchased in summer or September. In winter, the cheapest time to relax in Egypt is in the first two decades of December and February. Traditionally, at this time, hotels are half empty, although the weather conditions are quite suitable for spending your holidays here.
After the January holidays, prices drop to the level of the beginning of winter, sometimes the difference is very large - 2 times. During this period, it is profitable to go on vacation to Egypt on cheap last minute tours. After January 20, the demand for vouchers increases again - the time for student holidays begins, and Egypt, as a country of budget holidays, attracts this category of the population. In February, the weather conditions are considered to be the worst, but the hotels are mostly filled with Muslims. After the pilgrimage to Mecca, they rest in the Egyptian resorts.
When is the best time to relax in Egypt with children
If you are wondering when is the best time to relax in Egypt with children, then the best time for a beach holiday is the end of September - November or April - early May. It is warmer in autumn, fresher in spring. Very comfortable air temperatures day and night, there is no exhausting heat and, most importantly, the water in the sea is warmed up to +25 ... + 28 ° С.If it is possible to travel in winter, then it is better to preview the weather forecast, which lately likes to present surprises. Although winter trips with the whole family to Egypt are very popular with our compatriots: the Egyptian winter certainly cannot be compared with the harsh Russian one.
Hurghada is considered the best place for families with children in Egypt - mainly because of the sandy beaches, there is no need to wear shoes on the beach like in Sharm El Sheikh. Nuweiba and Taba hotels have proven themselves well. Family hotels in Egypt offer great entertainment for children, although animation is still far behind Turkish animation. Children of school age will certainly be interested in visiting the pyramids or walking along the Nile, or even snorkeling, having previously trained in one of the training centers.
In general, Egypt is an excellent choice for a beach holiday: pleasant pricing policy, magnificent beaches, amazing flora of the Red Sea, giving an unforgettable experience for both children and adults. Plus, there are wonderful educational excursions to the famous sights of the most ancient country in the world. Whichever period of rest is chosen, positive emotions will be provided.
Related material: Where is the best place to relax in Egypt (comparison of resorts).
