It is believed that Egypt is suitable for vacationing at any time of the year. To some extent, this is true. According to Europeans, the location in Africa makes it possible to believe that Egyptian resorts are always warm and sunny. But this is not entirely true. Yes, there are no frosts, let alone snow, but it is important to know when it is best to book a tour to avoid, for example, the rainy season in Egypt or the period of sandstorms.
The Mediterranean
As you know, in the north, Egypt is washed by the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. Popular resorts here include Port Said, Alexandria, and Mersa Matruh. Naturally, the region is dominated by the Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. During the cold season, the air can be quite fresh – up to +10 °C, and in summer it is usually warm and sunny – +27…+30 °C. The holiday season for beach relaxation is May-September. In October-November, the coast is also quite pleasant. But in the first month of winter, when the wind season begins in Egypt, it can be uncomfortable in the northern part. The windy period usually lasts until the second half of April. February is considered the “coldest” month.
Desert areas of the continental part in Africa
Cairo and Luxor have a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. From May to September, the average air temperature is +31…+40 °C. Also at this time, a hot wind blows from the desert. Due to the high air temperature and wind, it is better to plan excursions to the desert in the fall or winter, when the wind season in Egypt in this part of the country is on the decline.
Red Sea coast
The most popular resorts in the country are located on the Red Sea coast (Sharm, Hurghada, Dahab, Marsa Alam). The subtropical climate prevails near the sea, so summers are hot and dry. The best time to visit is the second half of spring and mid-autumn. In winter, swimming and sunbathing is not very comfortable, the sea is cool and often after 12 pm a gusty cold wind blows. The wind season in Sharm el-Sheikh lasts on average from December to the end of February. In order to have a good rest despite this, we recommend booking hotels located in closed, quiet bays.
Hurghada has similar weather conditions. The difference is that the resort has fewer windless bays. The weather here becomes windy in mid-December. So tourists often wonder when the windy season in Egypt ends. When can you plan a trip? Usually, the winds become warmer and subside by early April.
The cold wind is most annoying for tourists in winter. However, in March, it is replaced by the hot hamsin wind, which blows from the desert. At this time, air humidity and atmospheric pressure decrease. Sometimes sandstorms occur, but they are still rare and do not last long. During this period, tourists comfortably spend time in wonderful resort hotels, where everything is thought out to the smallest detail. For example, special barriers are often installed on beaches to prevent sand from blowing towards vacationers.