Best Time to Visit Egypt

The best time to visit Egypt is perhaps between the months of November and March, when the daytime temperatures hover in the region of 15 - 30 degrees Farenheit, making it very pleasant for sightseeing forays. At night the temperatures do fall but it never gets very cold and uncomfortable. The only thing is that if you plan on swimming at the beaches on the Egyptian coast, the water maybe too cold during December and February. Winter is also peak tourist time, so hotels maybe a bit on the expensive side. But having said that, it still is the most pleasant time to be in Egypt.

Egypt is hot and dry for the rest of the year, and summer temperatures in the desert and places like Aswan can reach up to 50 ºC. Apart from Alexandria, Egypt receives very little rainfall.

So plan a winter visit, especially if you are unused to very high temperatures.

Climate

Egypt’s climate ranges between hot, hotter and hottest for all the year, except for the winter months of December, January and February. Summer temperatures range from a moderate 31 ºC on the Mediterranean coast, to a phenomenal 50 º in Aswan—weather fit for aestivation!! However, winters can get more than a little chilly—temperatures go below 10 ºC, especially in the desert. So do go prepared with some warm clothing. Except for Alexandria, most of Egypt is quite dry.