The Nile & the Red Sea
Tombs with the paint still on the walls, a slow boat between temples, and a reef at the far end for the swimming half of the family.
The best time to visit The Nile & the Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F). Local time there is 21:15 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 19°C · rain 6mm · 10.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Cairo, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C65°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| February | 20°C67°F | 9mm0.4in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| March | 23°C73°F | 17mm0.7in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C83°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 34°C92°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| June | 36°C96°F | 0mm0.0in | 14.1h14.1h | |
| July | 38°C100°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| August | 37°C99°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 35°C95°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 30°C87°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 4mm0.2in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 21°C70°F | 9mm0.4in | 10.2h10.2h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit The Nile & the Red Sea?
The best time to visit The Nile & the Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F).
How warm does The Nile & the Red Sea get?
Typical daytime highs in The Nile & the Red Sea are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 37°C (98°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 20°C (67°F).
Is The Nile & the Red Sea expensive?
On the ground, The Nile & the Red Sea is middling.
What sort of trip is The Nile & the Red Sea good for?
The Nile & the Red Sea is good for beach and sun holidays, history and culture, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is The Nile & the Red Sea?
The wettest month in The Nile & the Red Sea is March at 17mm (0.7in), the driest May at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 4mm (0.2in).
What plug do I need for The Nile & the Red Sea?
The Nile & the Red Sea uses type C, F sockets at 220 V.
