Red Sea weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Red Sea, Egypt. Like most weather services, we show Red Sea at one spot: Hurghada, its largest city. At 11:45 PM local time it was clear and 23°C (73°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–May.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jul–Aug
About Hurghada weather
Is it raining in Hurghada right now?
No. It’s clear and 23° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Hurghada this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–32° and lows of 21–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Hurghada lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Hurghada?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Red Sea weather by month
When is the best time to visit Red Sea?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Red Sea is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in January to 35°C (94°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Red Sea?
January is the wettest month, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Red Sea?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 15°C (60°F).
Does Red Sea have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 2 mm (0.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Hurghada), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Red Sea
Weather can differ a lot within Red Sea: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada | Oct–May | None | 21–35°C | 10 mm |
| Safaga | Oct–Apr | None | 21–41°C | 4 mm |
| Zaafarana | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | None | 18–35°C | 26 mm |
| Ras Gharib | Year-round | None | 20–33°C | 21 mm |
| Banī Suwayf al Jadīdah | Oct–Apr | None | 19–39°C | 23 mm |
| Hala'ib | Oct–Apr | None | 25–37°C | 33 mm |
| Al Quşayr | Oct–May | None | 22–35°C | 2 mm |
| Ar Radīsīyah Qiblī | Nov–Mar | None | 23–42°C | 2 mm |