Hurghada weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – June, September – November
What is the weather like in Hurghada in May?
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 11 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.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 28 min05:57 – 19:25
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on average
- Hot days
- 20 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 May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Hurghada in May: quick answers
Is Hurghada hot in May?
Yes. In May, Hurghada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Hurghada in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Hurghada in May?
It hardly ever rains.
Hurghada month by month
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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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)