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Egypt month by month

The best time to visit Egypt, and which part of it suits which month. Weather, crowds, prices and events across 3 destinations.

Best months: February, March, November
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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.

Top tours and tickets in Egypt

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

Egypt climate month by month

Averaged across the destinations we cover in Egypt. Use it to narrow the month, then open a destination for the detail that actually matters.

Month Temp Crowds Price Verdict
January 22° / 10° Moderate $$ Ideal
February 23° / 10° Moderate $$ Ideal
March 27° / 13° Moderate $$ Ideal
April 30° / 17° Moderate $$ Ideal
May 34° / 20° Low $ Great
June 37° / 23° Low $ Fair
July 38° / 24° Low $ Fair
August 38° / 24° Low $ Fair
September 36° / 22° Low $ Great
October 32° / 19° Moderate $$ Ideal
November 27° / 15° Moderate $$ Ideal
December 23° / 11° Moderate $$ Ideal

Destinations in Egypt

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best month 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.

What is the weather like in Egypt in February?

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