When to go · El Gouna
El Gouna in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (scorching), Dec–Feb (strong winds).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (scorching), Dec–Feb (strong winds).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- El GounaHighs around 34.8 °C (95 °F), lows around 24.5 °C (76 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 95 °F (34.8 °C), lows around 76 °F (24.5 °C), rain on about 0 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Medium
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Same heat; European holidaymakers fill Red Sea resorts.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Gouna, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 34.8 °C (95 °F)95 °F (34.8 °C)
Mar: 24.9 °C (77 °F)77 °F (24.9 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24.5 °C (76 °F)76 °F (24.5 °C)
Mar: 12.8 °C (55 °F)55 °F (12.8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0
Mar: 0
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (scorching), Dec–Feb (strong winds).
March: Inside El Gouna's best window: Mar–May, Oct–Nov.
El Gouna: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen