Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Hurghada in August
August suits a Hurghada holiday if you want hot, dry weather and plan to spend much of your time swimming or resting in the shade. Average daytime highs are 34.5°C, nights stay warm at 27.5°C, and the sea reaches 28.4°C. The catch is that the heat barely lets up after sunset. For a UK traveller, this is a month for taking things slowly, rather than packing the day with outdoor plans.
Long-term climate averages for Hurghada, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Hurghada, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Hurghada.
- Average daytime high
- 34.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 36°C
- Average night-time low
- 27.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 26°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +13.1°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 28.4°C
- year to year: 28°C to 29°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 12.8h
- 98% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 0 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 42%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 100% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 39.1°C
- 2020-08-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 23.6°C
- 2004-08-22
- Flight from London
- ≈ 5 h 36 min
- 3894 km, mid-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Hurghada and ranks 9th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Egypt it is 4th of 4 (Egypt in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Hurghada is 13.1°C warmer by day and 14.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Hurghada peaks at 34.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 36.4°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 27.5°C; one night in ten drops to 25.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 39.1°C (2020-08-01) and the coldest night 23.6°C (2004-08-22).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1991 with 0 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 42%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 28.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.5°C to 29.3°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 12.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:16 and sets about 18:23 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 2%.
Is August a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a reasonable choice: hot days - though the heat can be intense at midday. The best months for Hurghada on our scoring are April, May, October; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Expect heat to shape your day
August is Hurghada's warmest month, so go because you enjoy heat, not simply because you want to avoid rain. The hottest days reach 36.4°C or more, making exposed outdoor time around midday something to limit. Put anything active early in the day and leave room for shade or an air-conditioned break later. Loose, lightweight clothing, a sun hat and regular drinks are sensible priorities. Evenings are better for unhurried outdoor time, but an average night low of 27.5°C means they are not genuinely cool. Air conditioning is a practical accommodation requirement if you struggle to sleep in warm rooms.
Warm swimming water, with little relief from the sun
The sea is comfortably warm for swimming at 28.4°C, which makes August a good fit if getting in the water is central to your holiday. The catch is that water this warm may not feel particularly cooling after time in the heat. Sunshine averages about 12.8 hours within 13.0 hours of daylight, so there is little reason to plan around cloud cover providing relief. Keep sunscreen handy and choose somewhere with easy access to shade rather than expecting to stay in direct sun all day. Light clothing is useful after swimming too, as the warmth continues well into the evening.
A little perspective
Hurghada through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2°C | 13.2°C | 23.0°C | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 2% |
| February | 21.4°C | 14.1°C | 22.2°C | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9% |
| March | 23.9°C | 16.3°C | 22.1°C | 9.9 | 2 | 0 | 35% |
| Aprilbest | 27.2°C | 19.5°C | 22.8°C | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | 82% |
| Maybest | 30.6°C | 23.0°C | 24.5°C | 11.2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| June | 33.1°C | 25.6°C | 25.9°C | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| July | 34.2°C | 27.1°C | 27.6°C | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| AugustSelected | 34.5°C | 27.5°C | 28.4°C | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 32.7°C | 25.5°C | 27.4°C | 11.9 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Octoberbest | 29.7°C | 22.9°C | 27.1°C | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 98% |
| November | 25.5°C | 18.8°C | 26.0°C | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 60% |
| December | 21.8°C | 15.0°C | 24.3°C | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 9% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Hurghada in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Hurghada hot in August?
Hurghada is hot in August: the average daytime high is 34.5°C and nights average 27.5°C. About 100% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Hurghada in August?
The sea around Hurghada averages 28.4°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 28°C to 29°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Hurghada in August?
Hurghada sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 0 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (0 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Hurghada in August?
Hurghada gets around 12.8 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Hurghada compare with the UK in August?
Hurghada is on average 13.1°C warmer than London by day in August (34.5°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Hurghada?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Hurghada reached 39.1°C on 2020-08-01, and the coldest night dropped to 23.6°C on 2004-08-22.
How much hotter is Hurghada than London in August?
Hurghada's average daytime high is 34.5°C, compared with London's 21.4°C - a difference of 13.1°C. That is a substantial step up from a typical London summer day, so allow yourself a slower pace rather than expecting familiar conditions.
Is rain likely to disrupt a holiday?
Rain is not a meaningful concern for an August trip: rainy days average about 0. Plan mainly for strong sunshine and heat rather than wet-weather interruptions, while remembering that an average is not a guarantee for your stay.
Would another month be a better choice?
April, May and October are better overall choices for weather in Hurghada. August still suits travellers who actively enjoy heat and warm swimming water, but it is less appealing if avoiding the hottest conditions is your priority.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Hurghada. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C