Updated September 28, 2026

The best time to visit Egypt, month by month

Weather, crowds and prices through the year, and which months suit families, couples and divers.

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A hot air balloon above the Nile and green fields at dawn

Egypt can be visited all year. The best time depends on what you want: comfortable sightseeing, warm sea, fewer crowds or lower prices.

The short answer

Most comfortable for sightseeing: October to April.
Busiest and most expensive: late December and early January.
Warmest sea without extreme heat: April, May, October and November.
Quietest and cheapest: June to August, if you can handle the heat.

Month by month

Months	Cairo	Luxor and Aswan	Red Sea	Notes
December to February	Mild days, cool nights	Warm days, cold early mornings	Cool water	Peak season around the holidays
March and April	Warm	Warm to hot	Warming up	Excellent all round. Occasional sandstorms in spring.
May	Hot	Very hot	Warm	Fewer visitors
June to August	Hot	Extreme heat, often above 40°C	Warm	Low season, lowest prices
September	Hot	Very hot	Very warm	Heat eases late in the month
October and November	Warm	Warm	Warm	Excellent all round

For families

School holidays in October, February and April suit most families well. Christmas and New Year are lovely but book up early and cost more.

For couples

March, April, October and November give you warm evenings on deck and comfortable days at the temples.

For divers and beach lovers

The Red Sea is swimmable all year, but the water is warmest from June to October. Spring and autumn combine warm water with comfortable sightseeing.

Summer travel

Summer is not a bad time to visit if you plan for it. We start at dawn, keep the middle of the day for rest and use air-conditioned vehicles throughout. You get emptier sites and better rates.

2027: a special summer

On 2 August 2027 a total solar eclipse passes over Luxor. See our guide to the eclipse.

Holidays to plan around

During Ramadan, some restaurants close during the day and opening hours can change. Travel is still easy, and the evenings are special. Dates move each year, so we check them against your plans.

Still deciding? Tell us roughly when and we will suggest the best dates within your window.