Best Time to Visit Egypt
Clothes to Wear: shirt, thin sweater and hoodie
During the month of Ramadan, many restaurants are closed during the day. It may take time for tourists to find a restaurant to dine.
Although it is winter in Egypt during this time, the temperature is moderate, and there are many local special festivals. However, the hotel prices and air tickets are expensive.
It is windy and dusty from late March to May, which has a great impact on travel. Fewer tourists are willing to travel to Egypt from March to May, so the air tickets and hotel prices is the cheapest in a year.
Month | Travel | Season | Temperature |
January |
Winter |
10 - 21℃ (50-69.8℉) | |
February |
Winter |
10 - 22℃ (50-71.6℉) | |
March |
Spring | 13 - 26℃ (55.4-78.8℉) | |
April |
Spring | 17 - 30℃ (62.6-86℉) | |
May |
Spring | 21 - 34℃ (69.8-93.2℉) | |
June |
Summer | 23 - 36℃ (73.4-96.8℉) | |
July |
Summer | 25 - 37℃ (77-98.6℉) | |
August |
Summer | 25 - 37℃ (77-98.6℉) | |
September |
Summer | 23 - 35℃ (73.4-95℉) | |
October |
Autumn |
20 - 32℃ (68-89.6℉) | |
November |
Autumn |
15 - 27℃ (59-80.6℉) | |
December |
Winter |
11 - 22℃ (51.8-71.6℉) |
The Day of Beneficial Wind
April 9 is the traditional Egyptian festival "The Day of Beneficial Wind". On that day, people go spring outing. It is one of the oldest traditional festivals in Egypt. It began around 3000 BC and is said to be the day when charity gods defeated evil gods. Visitors can not only enjoy the natural spring scenery, but also enjoy the colorful performances of folk art groups.Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The name of the month means "forbidden month" and is a month of Muslim fasting. It is the month when Allah lowered Quran to Muhammad. It is not recommended to travel to Egypt in Ramadan when many restaurants, cafes and shops are closed in day, bringing much inconvenience to tourists. However, the nightlife is as colorful as usual days, or even more exciting.Eid al-Fitr
The time is on October 1 of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims put on their festive costumes and go to the mosque to participate in celebrations, congratulating each other on the successful completion of the "Saum" and presenting gifts. Every Family make delicious traditional food and give it to others. After Ramadan, restaurants and shops resume normal business.