When to go · Hurghada
Hurghada in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37 °C (99 °F) days), late Mar wind.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (99 °F (37 °C) days), late Mar wind.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37 °C (99 °F) days), late Mar wind.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (99 °F (37 °C) days), late Mar wind.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- HurghadaHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 28 °C (82 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 82 °F (28 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Red Sea and South Sinai, Egypt · Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahabhot
Diving all year; winter water is about 21–22 °C (70–72 °F) and windy; summer air tops 38 °C (100 °F).Diving all year; winter water is about 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) and windy; summer air tops 100 °F (38 °C).
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 Hurghada, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Mar: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 0 (better)
Mar: 1
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Mar: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37 °C days), late Mar wind.
March: Inside Hurghada's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Hurghada: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen