What is the hottest month to go to Egypt?

As a mostly dry country, Egypt is blessed with lots of sunshine and very little rain. The hottest months are June through August, and the coolest is January. Rainfall is almost non-existent, except on the coast – and when it does happen it's between December and March.



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January and February are definitely the best value months in terms of Egypt last minute travel deals. Travelers who adore a cooler Israel and Egypt, who do not want to spend their entire trip lying in the sun, go there time after time during these months.

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It is cheapest to visit Egypt during the low season or summer months (May to August). But if you want value for your buck then the shoulder months of March, April and September are ideal for Egypt. If you plan your itinerary around Egypt's weather, you can have a perfect budget-friendly vacation around this time.

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Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.

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Aswan's got a hot desert climate and, along with Luxor, it has some of the hottest temperatures of any city in Egypt. It's hot, dry, sunny and... hot. Humidity rises no higher than 42% in winter – and speaking of winter, they're extremely short and very warm.

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Traveling to Egypt in 2023 is completely safe.

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Jeans are acceptable, but you might find them to be too uncomfortable in the intense heat of Egypt so lightweight cotton trousers would be a better option.

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The area of Sharm el-Sheikh is now deemed safe to travel to by the Foreign Office.

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