Weather in Hurghada in July

How July compares

July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Hurghada and ranks 10th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Egypt it is 4th of 4 (Egypt in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Hurghada is 12.4°C warmer by day and 13.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in July

The typical July day in Hurghada peaks at 34.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 36.0°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 27.1°C; one night in ten drops to 25.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 40.0°C (2000-07-30) and the coldest night 22.5°C (1992-07-03).

Rain in July

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 July was 1991 with 0 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 40%.

Sea temperature in July

The sea averages 27.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.9°C to 28.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 13.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:00 and sets about 18:42 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 2%.

Is July 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.

Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine

The average high does not tell the whole story: hotter days reach 36°C or more, so July is not a good fit for long stretches of activity outside. Put anything energetic towards the start of the day and keep midday flexible, with somewhere shaded or air-conditioned to retreat to. Pack loose, lightweight clothing, a sunhat and comfortable footwear, and keep drinking water throughout the day. With average night lows around 27°C, do not expect dinner outdoors to feel cool. Air conditioning is a sensible priority when choosing accommodation, particularly if warm bedrooms tend to disrupt your sleep.

Good swimming weather, with little break from the sun

The sea averages 27.6°C, making July a straightforward choice if comfortable swimming is central to your holiday. It is warm water rather than a sharply cooling dip, though, so swimming should not be your only plan for managing the heat. Sunshine averages about 13.3 hours a day, and rain is unlikely to interrupt outdoor plans. That gives you plenty of flexibility to swim earlier or later rather than spending the hottest part of the day exposed. Keep sunscreen and shade part of the routine even when you are by the water. July suits a relaxed pace better than a packed outdoor schedule.