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Climate & seasons

When to go to Egypt?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • March
  • April
  • October
  • November

Avoid

  • June
  • July
  • August
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 19° 20° 25° 31° 34° 37° 38° 38° 35° 30° 25° 20°
Rain (mm) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beach Beach March Beach April Beach May Beach June Beach July Beach August Beach September Beach October Beach November
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature January Hiking & nature February Hiking & nature March Hiking & nature November Hiking & nature December
City sightseeing City sightseeing January City sightseeing February City sightseeing March City sightseeing October City sightseeing November City sightseeing December
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna March Safari & savanna April Safari & savanna October Safari & savanna November Safari & savanna December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Beach

    Warm air and water, little rain.

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Safari & savanna

    Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.

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Before you go to Egypt

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

220V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency
122
Police
123
Ambulance
180
Fire brigade

Tipping

Baksheesh is common: 10% at restaurants if not included, small amounts for many services, round up taxis.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Armed Forces Day
  2. Christmas Day (Orthodox)
  3. Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
  4. Sinai Liberation Day
  5. Labour Day
  6. Easter Monday

In depth

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