Visit Hurghada in May? Score 8.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

75°F – 88°F

🌧 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°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F

☀️ 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

Spring marks the start of the good season in Hurghada. Temperatures rise (31°F) 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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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	57°F	70°F	1%	0.0in	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	57°F	72°F	2%	0.0in	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	63°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	68°F	82°F	0%	0.0in	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	75°F	88°F	0%	0.0in	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	81°F	93°F	0%	0.0in	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	82°F	95°F	0%	0.0in	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	84°F	95°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	81°F	91°F	0%	0.0in	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	73°F	86°F	0%	0.0in	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	68°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	61°F	73°F	1%	0.0in	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 88°F, 0% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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