What time of year is better to visit Egypt?

In terms of weather, Egypt is best visited from October to April, when temperatures are most pleasant for humans. However, if you are not interested in beaches and swimming, but sightseeing, December and January are better for this purpose. By the way, the resorts in these months are the lowest prices.

If you want to visit the country without spending too much, you can go there any month from June to September.

At this time the weather in Egypt is the hottest. Few people like it, so prices for everything are much lower. However, some hotels have all the necessary conditions to make it easy to survive the heat.

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If you are going to Egypt at any time of the year, it is worth considering the following nuances:

- average temperature;
- the best time to cruise the Nile;
- the best time to visit the Red Sea;
- the best time to visit the Egyptian deserts;
- Ramadan.

Weather in Egypt

For most people, the weather is the determining factor for a trip to Egypt. Egypt's climate is very hot throughout the year, and there is almost no rainfall. Even in the wettest areas of the country, Alexandria and Rafah, there are no more than 46 days of rainfall per year.

Winter in Egypt is mild, with an average daytime temperature of +20 ° C. At night the temperature drops to +10 ° C or lower. In summer, the temperature averages + 35 ° C. At the same time, the air is very humid.

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It is important to remember that many of Egypt's ancient sites are located in desert areas, where it is always hot, despite the proximity of the Nile. If you plan to visit Luxor or Aswan from May to October, try not to get there at noon, because the heat will be just unbearable.

It is best to see these sights in the early morning or late evening. From March to May, the Khamsin winds often bring dust and sand storms to these regions.

Best time to cruise the Nile

The Nile is best traveled from October to April. This time is not as hot as in summer, so it is easier to enjoy sights such as the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Luxor.

But from June to August, it's best not to travel. The average temperature in the Nile region reaches 40° C, there is almost no shade, and it is very difficult to survive the heat, even if you tolerate it well.

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The best time to swim in the Red Sea

The best months for swimming in the Red Sea are from June to September. Despite the heat of summer, the temperature on the seashore is slightly lower than in other places and reaches an average of + 29 ° C, while the water temperature is about +27 ° C, which is ideal for swimming and scuba diving.

If you want to vacation in July or August, tickets must be bought in advance, because in these months there is usually a large influx of Europeans and Americans, as well as wealthy Egyptians who want to survive the hot summer months at sea.

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The best time to visit the deserts

In summer, it is better not to appear in the desert, because the temperature there does not fall below +40 ° C. The best time is from February to April and September to November. However, in the spring there are often sandstorms.

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Traveling to Egypt during Ramadan

Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. There is no exact number of its celebration, it shifts every year according to the dates of the Islamic calendar. In 2016, for example, Ramadan was held from June 6 to July 7, and in 2017 - from May 27 to June 24.

Tourists during Ramadan in Egypt can be uninteresting. Most stores and banks are closed most of the day, cafes and restaurants are closed during the day. It is only at night that the activity begins, when everyone indulges in gluttony. Towards the end of Ramadan, it gets more cheerful.

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