Weather in Hurghada in August
August in Hurghada is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In Egypt, this is how Hurghada actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. August is the peak of the warm side of the year in Hurghada. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 33°C
28–37°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Hurghada in August. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Hurghada in August. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Where to stay in Hurghada
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Hurghada
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Average weather in Hurghada
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FAQs about Hurghada
Climate averages for Hurghada, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Hurghada is between February and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 33°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 9 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
