Visit Hurghada in August? Score 7.4/10 [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

29°C – 35°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Hurghada in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 35°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: August in Hurghada is scorching—expect brutal midday heat between 29–35°C, though the endless sunshine and zero rain mean perfect conditions for water activities. This month suits heat-loving travelers who don't mind staying hydrated and seeking shade during peak hours. It's ideal if you're after affordable rates and don't need cooler evenings.

By trip type

Hurghada in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Water at 32°C and lively beaches — August is peak swimming season in Hurghada In the height of summer, Hurghada sees high temperatures (35°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	14°C	21°C	1%	0.0	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	14°C	22°C	2%	0.0	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	17°C	24°C	1%	0.1	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	20°C	28°C	0%	0.0	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	24°C	31°C	0%	0.0	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	27°C	34°C	0%	0.0	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	28°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	29°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	27°C	33°C	0%	0.0	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	23°C	30°C	0%	0.1	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	20°C	26°C	0%	0.0	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	16°C	23°C	1%	0.0	9.4h	8.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Hurghada averages 35°C, 0% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

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