The optimal time to visit Egypt is

This is always the first question that comes to mind when you think about visiting Egypt. This question is fundamentally about the weather, as you want to choose the best time away from crowds and away from extreme heat. To answer this question, we need to know some basic points, which are the weather in Egypt throughout the year. To understand the difference between the usual weather in your country and the weather in Egypt, we will compare the weather in Egypt and Europe.
First: The weather in Egypt throughout the year
Egypt is famous in books, but not in reality, for its mild climate throughout the year or hot and dry summers and warm, rainy winters.
Why do we use the phrase "in the books" only? Because the reality is different.
Egypt has more than one type of nature, including coastal areas, desert areas, agricultural areas, and mountainous areas, each with different weather conditions.
So we will focus on the most famous destinations in Egypt or the most famous cities.
1- Let's start with Cairo and Giza, the largest cities in Egypt and the most crowded with people from different countries.
The nature of the climate there from May to June begins to noticeably increase in temperature, peaking in July and August. The temperature starts to gradually decrease from September to January. Beginning in November, the temperature continues to drop more and more, with winter starting in early December. The coldest months are January and February, and there are some light rains starting from December. However, the weather is not as cold as you might imagine, as the streets remain warm throughout the day, and only a light breeze is present at nite.
And the weather starts to become pleasant from the beginning of April, as it is spring and the atmosphere is very nice and full of flowers.
2- Cities on the Red Sea like Hurghada
The weather there is different in the months from December to March. Everyone believes that the weather is extremely cold during this time, and travelers start looking for heated pools. However, the really strange thing is the warm sea water and the scorching sun throughout the day. At nite, there is a breeze, and it is considered a bit cold. There are some days when it is slightly stormy, and the sea is closed for safety, but this does not last more than three days.
And from the end of March to the end of May is considered the golden period for travelers, away from the fluctuations of winter weather or the heat of summer, slightly away from the crowds, and suitable for most attractions like the pyramids and others.
3-Thirdly, the coastal cities on the Mediterranean Sea, such as Alexandria
And this city is different in the summer; it is the opposite of Egypt's coastal cities. Its weather is very pleasant and humid, and its winter is variable, being warm throughout the nite and slightly windy during the day. There are rainy days, and sometimes there are floods due to heavy rain.
4- Southern Egypt or the desert areas are extremely hot in the summer, and the residents flee to the coastal cities. They are very cold in the winter, with light rain and many stormy days, and the early morning weather is extremely foggy.
5- The cities of Upper Egypt, Luxor and Aswan, reach temperatures exceeding 50 degrees and are extremely hot to the extent that you can fry an egg on the pavement.
And in winter, it is warm and very suitable for visiting.
And finally, let's compare the weather in Egypt with Europe.
The weather in Egypt, compared to the snow in Europe, is warm throughout the year, with the sun shining all year round and long days whether in winter or summer, unlike the snow in Europe.
In the end, if you are planning your trip to Egypt, no matter your destination, the golden period starts from October to the end of May.
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