When is the cheapest time to visit Egypt?

Prices bottom out in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.

What months should I avoid in Egypt?

Jun, Jul, Aug. Extreme heat in Luxor/Aswan

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When to go to Egypt

October to April is the best window for sightseeing. Summer is unbearably hot inland, though Red Sea resorts are year-round destinations.

Best: October–AprilPeak: December–February

Month-by-month

Jan

Great

9°–19°C · 5mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Feb

Great

10°–21°C · 3mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Mar

Great

12°–24°C · 3mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Occasional sandstorms

Apr

Good

16°–29°C · 1mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

May

Okay

20°–33°C · 0mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Jun

Avoid

23°–37°C · 0mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Extreme heat in Luxor/Aswan

Jul

Avoid

25°–38°C · 0mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Aug

Avoid

25°–37°C · 0mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Temps can hit 45°C inland

Sep

Okay

23°–35°C · 0mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Oct

Great

19°–30°C · 1mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium

Nov

Great

14°–25°C · 3mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Dec

Great

10°–20°C · 5mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Feb & Oct

Abu Simbel Sun Festival

Sunlight illuminates the inner sanctuary of Abu Simbel temple twice a year.

Nov–Dec

Cairo International Film Festival

Africa’s oldest film festival showcasing Arab and international cinema.

Varies

Moulid el-Nabi

Celebration of the Prophet’s birthday with Sufi music, sweets, and processions.

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Common questions about Egypt

When is the best time to visit Egypt?: October–April. October to April is the best window for sightseeing. Summer is unbearably hot inland, though Red Sea resorts are year-round destinations.
When is the cheapest time to visit Egypt?: Prices bottom out in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Egypt?: Jun, Jul, Aug. Extreme heat in Luxor/Aswan
When is peak tourist season in Egypt?: December–February

See also the full Egypt climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.