Hurghada

What’s the weather like in Hurghada in August?

Sitting on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline close to the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Hurghada is a popular beach resort which has warm, sunny weather all year round. Temperatures are at their peak in August, so this is a very hot month in Hurghada. You’ll need to take good care in the sun if you visit at this time. Remember to drink lots of water, apply plenty of high factor sun cream and find shade between 11am and 3pm.

Averages

In August the average temperature in Hurghada is 30ºC, with impressive highs of 34ºC in the hottest part of the day. The average low only dips to 25ºC at night, meaning air conditioning in your hotel room’s a good idea. There isn’t usually any rain in August, which sees 13 long hours of sunshine each day. If you want to experience the spectacular underwater world of the Red Sea, the water’s a lovely 28ºC this month, perfect for snorkelling and scuba diving.