The Climate in Egypt

Egypt's climate is basically dry and mild. Summers are hot at mid-day, but cool off at night with a constant desert breeze. Winters are mild and sunny during the day, but can be quite cold at night. Rain is rare and is mainly in the winter. In the spring, there can be an occasional sand storm, especially between the end of March and mid-May.

 
Time & Temperature in Cairo Egypt

Cairo

Cairo is the hottest during June - September (temperature range 95 -100°F), coolest November - February (temperature range 50 - 65°F).  Cairo can be very humid in August & September. See detailed chart
 

Alexandria

Alexandria enjoys an annual rainfall of about 7 inches, mostly in the winter. This is the main summer destination for Cairo residents. See detailed chart
 

The Red Sea

Water temperatures in the Red Sea remain unusually constant year round, averaging 72°F in the summer. Some areas in the Red Sea are year round resorts such as Sharm El-Shiekh in the Sinai peninsula. While other areas such as Hurghada are mostly visited in the winter months. Even though temperatures can be quite high in the summer, it is mostly dry heat. See detailed chart
 

Luxor

The best time to visit Luxor is during the winter months of November to March. During the summer you can get great travel deals, but most of the sightseeing is done early in the morning or in the evening to stay out of the dry heat. See detailed chart
 

Aswan

Like Luxor, the best time to visit Aswan is during the winter months of November to March. During the summer you can get great travel deals, but most of the sightseeing is done early in the morning or in the evening to stay out of the dry heat. See detailed chart