Best time to visit Egypt

Best time to visit Egypt

  • Tourists can travel to Egypt any time of the year. The best time to visit Egypt is during winter from October to April, when temperatures are lower. The most popular time for tourist is December and January. Tourism in Egypt is booming this time of the year so make sure you plan in advance. March, April, and September are also good months to travel to Egypt if you plan to avoid the crowd. The daytime weather can be quite pleasant and its the best time to enjoy water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming.
  • Even though, the temperatures in Egypt is usually high. Especially when the temperatures in winters range between 33-21 degrees, summer months can be exceptionally hot. Summer in Egypt falls between May and August, and the maximum temperature is around 36 degree, and the lowest is around 23 degrees. So, make sure you carry plenty of sunscreens, your shades, and water bottles.
  • Winters (October-February) in the Nile Delta Region and Cairo can be quite cool, especially at night, so make sure you carry a light jacket. Southern Egypt remains warm even during winters. However, the temperature may drop in the evening. Winters is the best season to visit Egypt. Tourism in Egypt is booming this time of the year so make sure you plan, or else you may struggle to find good accommodation and may have to pay more for airfare.
  • March, April, and September are also good months to travel to Egypt. The daytime weather can be quite pleasant and its the best time to enjoy sunbathing at the Red Sea along with other water activities such as snorkeling and swimming. Scuba Diving can be done year-round in Egypt.

Summer (May-August)

  • Even though the temperatures in Egypt is usually high, summer is the worst in comparison to other seasons. Especially when the temperatures in Winters range between 33-21 degrees, summer months can be exceptionally hot. Summer in Egypt falls between May and August, and the maximum temperature is around 36 degree, and the lowest is around 23 degrees. So, make sure you carry plenty of sunscreens, your shades, and water bottles. There is little to no rainfall during this time. Hence the weather can be quite harsh and dry.

Winter (October-February)

  • Winters, in the Nile Delta Region and Cairo, can be quite cool, especially at night, so make sure you carry a light jacket. Southern Egypt remains warm even during winters. However, the temperature may drop in the evening. Winters is the best season to visit Egypt. Tourism in Egypt is booming this time of the year so make sure you plan, or else you may struggle to find good accommodation and may have to pay more for airfare.
  • Shoulder Month (March, April, and September)
    • March, April, and September are also good months to travel to Egypt. The daytime weather can be quite pleasant, and it's the best time to enjoy sunbathing at the Red Sea along with other water activities such as snorkeling and swimming. Scuba Diving can be done year-round in Egypt.

 

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