When to go · Kharga Oasis
Kharga Oasis in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40°C+ summer heat).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (104°F+ summer heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C100°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Low
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Kharga Oasis
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (40°C+ summer heat).Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (104°F+ summer heat).
Weather in May
- Kharga OasisHighs around 38 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 100 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 0 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Eid al-Adha big impact
About 16–19 May 2027 (lunar — check) · Egypt
Several days off; transport and resorts booked out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Low
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Luxor hits 40 °C; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen