Egypt / Best time to visit
Best time to visit Egypt
Season patterns for Egypt in plain terms — when the weather cooperates, when crowds and prices peak, and when to think twice.
The seasons
Egypt through the year
Peak season
October to April is the classic season: warm days, cool evenings and sightseeing conditions that make full days at outdoor ancient sites comfortable.
Shoulder seasons
May and September are hot but manageable for travellers who plan early starts and shaded middays, and sites feel quieter.
Low season
June to August is fiercely hot, especially in Upper Egypt around Luxor and Aswan; sightseeing compresses into early mornings and evenings.
Festivals and dates to know
During Ramadan, which moves earlier each year, opening hours and the daily rhythm shift across the country — worth checking against your dates rather than avoiding.
Month by month
Egypt: month-by-month guidance
General guidance only, based on typical seasonal patterns — weather varies from year to year, and local events can change the picture in any given month. It is a planning steer, not a forecast and not climate data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Tough | Tough | Tough | Mixed | Good | Good | Good |
Found your window? Check which multi-day tours run on your dates — availability and the live price are shown on TourRadar before you book.
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