Hurghada weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

24°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Hurghada in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.3h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.3h/d

Our take: May in Hurghada delivers reliably warm days around 31°C with cool evenings near 24°C, virtually zero rain, and over twelve hours of sunshine daily. It's ideal for sun seekers, snorkelers, and beach lovers who want peak conditions without the intense summer heat that arrives later. Perfect for those craving a guaranteed dose of golden, uninterrupted weather.

By trip type

Hurghada in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Optimal underwater visibility — clear water and ideal diving conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Hurghada. Temperatures rise (31°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

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 May, Hurghada averages 31°C, 0% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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