North Africa · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50–66°F | 7h | Minimal (5mm) | Peak | Cool, sunny and comfortable, the classic month for pyramids and Nile cruising. |
| February | 52–69°F | 8h | Minimal (4mm) | Peak | Warm days and cool nights make February ideal for temples and desert. |
| March | 56–75°F | 9h | Minimal (6mm) | Peak | Warm, breezy and golden, prime touring weather before the summer heat. |
| April | 61–83°F | 10h | Minimal (1mm) | Shoulder | Warm and clear, with rising heat and occasional dusty khamsin gusts. |
| May | 67–90°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Hot and bright, best spent on the Red Sea or touring at first light. |
| June | 72–94°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Full desert heat; cities empty as travelers head for the Red Sea coast. |
| July | 75–95°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Scorching inland heat; the Red Sea and early mornings are the only comfort. |
| August | 76–95°F | 11h | Minimal (0mm) | Off-Peak | Peak summer swelter, a month for the coast, pools and pre-dawn touring. |
| September | 73–92°F | 10h | Minimal (0mm) | Shoulder | Still hot but easing, with thinner crowds returning to the ancient sites. |
| October | 68–86°F | 9h | Minimal (1mm) | Peak | Warm, dry and glorious as the high season and Nile cruises swing back into gear. |
| November | 60–77°F | 8h | Minimal (4mm) | Peak | Cooler, crisp and comfortable, one of the finest months to see it all. |
| December | 53–69°F | 6h | Minimal (3mm) | Peak | Mild sunny days and cool nights bring festive high-season energy to the Nile. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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