Egypt in winter
In Egypt it is on average 24 °C during the day in December, 22 °C in January and 22 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 24 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Marsa Alam (25 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 28 °C. That makes it a real winter-sun destination.
Weather in Egypt by month (November–March)
| Month | Day °C | Sea °C | Sun hours | Rain days | Warmest destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 28° | 27° | 10.3 | 0 | Rode Zee (28°) |
| December | 24° | 25° | 9.7 | 0 | Marsa Alam (25°) |
| January | 22° | 24° | 9.8 | 1 | Marsa Alam (24°) |
| February | 22° | 23° | 10 | 1 | Marsa Alam (24°) |
| March | 25° | 23° | 11.2 | 0 | Marsa Alam (26°) |
Open-Meteo multi-year averages, weighted by the number of accommodations per destination. Sun hours and rain days are model values.
Destinations in Egypt
| Destination | Dec | Jan | Feb | Sea (winter) | Flight | From pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea | 24° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 5 u | €257 |
| Hurghada | 24° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 5 u | €318 |
| Sharm el Sheikh area | 24° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 5 u | €235 |
| Marsa Alam | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 5 u 30 | €251 |
| Cairo | 22° | 20° | 21° | – | 5 u | €327 |
| Sharm el Sheikh | 24° | 22° | 22° | 24° | 5 u | €448 |
| Mediterranean coast | 21° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 5 u | €372 |
Day temperature = average maximum. Flight time: indicative, direct from Amsterdam.
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Frequently asked questions about Egypt in winter
How warm is Egypt in winter?
In Egypt it is on average 24 °C during the day in December, 22 °C in January and 22 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 24 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Marsa Alam (25 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 28 °C. That makes it a real winter-sun destination.
Where is it warmest in Egypt in winter?
Marsa Alam, with an average of 25 °C during the day from December to February and sea water of 24 °C.
Can you swim in the sea in Egypt in winter?
The sea is about 25 °C in December and 23 °C in February. That is pleasant for swimming.
What is the best winter month for Egypt?
Between November and March, November is the warmest month (28 °C). In midwinter, December to February, December is the warmest.
What does a winter holiday in Egypt cost?
We currently list 1940 accommodations in 20 destinations in Egypt, from €205 per person. Prices are refreshed daily.
How long is the flight to Egypt?
A flight from Amsterdam takes about 5 hours (indicative).