Hurghada at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 28.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,950 h
- Rain a year
- 8 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Hurghada
Hurghada has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,950 hours of sunshine a year, Hurghada is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Hurghada in October?
In October, Hurghada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:44 – 18:17
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on average
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- 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 October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sea temperature in Hurghada
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.8 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hurghada ranges from 22.5 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.2° | 22.6° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.5° | 21.8° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.5° | 21.6° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.1° | 22.5° | 23.7° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 24.8° | 24.1° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.1° | 25.6° | 26.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.4° | 25.1° | 27.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.7° | 24.0° | 25.2° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Hurghada
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 10.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Hurghada, 87 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Hurghada: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Hurghada: 2 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 21° | 13° | 23.2° | 9.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 22° | 14° | 22.5° | 10.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 24° | 16° | 22.5° | 10.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 97 | 27° | 20° | 23.1° | 11.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 100 | 31° | 23° | 24.8° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 33° | 26° | 26.1° | 12.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 34° | 27° | 27.9° | 12.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 35° | 28° | 28.7° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 33° | 26° | 27.7° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 30° | 23° | 27.5° | 10.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 26° | 19° | 26.4° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 22° | 15° | 24.7° | 9.5 h | 0 | 2 |
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)
27.26° N, 33.81° E · 11 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Hurghada
The best time to visit Hurghada is from March to June and from September to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to April. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 8 mm fall in an average year.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hurghada for you.
Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Apr
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Hurghada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January21° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In January, Hurghada is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in January74February22° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In February, Hurghada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in February89March24° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In March, Hurghada is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in March97April27° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In April, Hurghada is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in April100May31° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In May, Hurghada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in May89June33° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In June, Hurghada is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °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 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in June83July34° · Sea 28° · 12 h
In July, Hurghada is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °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. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in July81August35° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In August, Hurghada is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °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. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in August90September33° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In September, Hurghada is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in September100October30° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In October, Hurghada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in October100November26° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In November, Hurghada is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in November83December22° · Sea 25° · 10 h
In December, Hurghada is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hurghada.
Hurghada in DecemberPlanning a trip to Hurghada
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Hurghada
When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
The best time to visit Hurghada is from March to June and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hurghada?
The sea temperature in Hurghada ranges from 22.5 °C in February to 28.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Hurghada in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Hurghada?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Hurghada?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 8 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Hurghada get?
Hurghada gets around 3,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.3 hours a day; in January there are 9.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Hurghada in?
Hurghada uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hurghada?
A nonstop flight from London to Hurghada takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,930 km.
Near Hurghada
Other destinations close by.