When to go · Hurghada
Hurghada in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37 °C days), late Mar wind.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (99 °F days), late Mar wind.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C100°F / 28°C82°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Hurghada
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37 °C days), late Mar wind.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (99 °F days), late Mar wind.
Weather in August
- HurghadaHighs around 38 °C, lows around 28 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 100 °F, lows around 82 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Red Sea and South Sinai, Egypt · Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahabhot
Diving all year; winter water is about 21–22 °C and windy; summer air tops 38 °C.Diving all year; winter water is about 70–72 °F and windy; summer air tops 100 °F.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Medium
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Same heat; European holidaymakers fill Red Sea resorts.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen