El Gouna weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, September – December
What is the weather like in El Gouna in August?
In August, El Gouna is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in El Gouna.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 76 | 74 | 85 |
| Day | 36° | 36° | 34° |
| Night | 27° | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 28° |
| Sun | 12 h | 12 h | 11 h |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 9 min06:16 – 19:24
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 33 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 1 %on average
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Windproof jacket
El Gouna in August: quick answers
Is El Gouna hot in August?
Yes. In August, El Gouna is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in El Gouna in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in El Gouna in August?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)