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Egypt in August

Weather, crowds and prices in Egypt in August — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what August looks like across Egypt, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
38°
Average low 24°
Crowds
Low
35/100
Prices
$
low season
Rainfall
Dry
Hot — midday shade matters
Egypt

Top tours in Egypt for August

The most popular tours in the places we rank for Egypt, from our booking partner.

Where to go in Egypt in August

Ranked by how August scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

Egypt weather in August

Typical conditions in Egypt during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Egypt

Taken across the whole country, February · March · November tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in August?

Typical conditions in Egypt during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 38°C with lows near 24°C.

Where should you go in Egypt in August?

Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo, Luxor.

What is the best month to visit Egypt?

February, March, November.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.