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Egypt in April
In short: April is the last really comfortable month for a complete tour of Egypt. By day it is 28°C (82°F) in Cairo, 35°C (95°F) in Luxor and Aswan, and 28°C (82°F) on the Red Sea, where the sea water is 23°C (73°F). That makes April good for beach and snorkelling, while in Luxor and Aswan you plan the temples for the morning. It suits families in the Easter break and anyone who wants culture and beach in one trip, and the Easter break brings crowds.
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Red Sea beach weather: 28°C by day, sea water 23°C, little wind.
Luxor and Aswan get hot; mornings are the secret.
Easter break: book early for family trips.
The weather in Egypt in April
Cairo reaches 28°C (82°F) by day and cools to 15°C (59°F) at night. Luxor and Aswan are at 35 to 36°C (95 to 97°F) by day, with pleasant mornings of around 16°C (61°F). On the Red Sea it is 28°C (82°F) by day and 17°C (63°F) at night; the sea water is 23°C (73°F). Expect 10 hours of sun a day. The khamsin can still bring the odd dusty day.
Who is April right for?
For families in the Easter break and for anyone who wants to combine culture and beach. If you do not like heat, keep the programme in Luxor and Aswan light: temples between seven and eleven o'clock, a rest on board or by the pool in the afternoon. For a beach holiday alone, April is a very good month.
Our advice for April
Travel from north to south and finish on the Red Sea. Plan Abu Simbel as an early drive from Aswan, so that you visit the temples in the cooler morning. Around Sham el-Nessim, and around Eid al-Fitr in years when it falls in April, the parks and the banks of the Nile are full of Egyptian families: fun to be part of, but expect more traffic.
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Temperatures in Egypt in April
Average daytime highs and night-time lows per destination in April, in Celsius and Fahrenheit. You can see at a glance where it is comfortable and where you adjust the programme.
| Destination | Daytime | At night | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (59°F) | Summery and dry, the odd khamsin dust |
| Luxor & Aswan | 35°C (95°F) | 16°C (61°F) | Warm to hot in the afternoon, fine in the morning |
| Red Sea (Hurghada) | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Sea water 23°C, 28°C by day, ideal beach weather |
Averages over several years; a single year can differ slightly. About 10 hours of sunshine a day, sea water at Hurghada around 23°C (73°F).
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Practical
What to pack
Summer clothes, a hat, high-factor sun cream and a light scarf for temples and dust. A thin cardigan is enough for the evenings in Cairo. Swimwear and a snorkel set for the Red Sea.
What you can do
Cairo, the Nile and the Red Sea in one trip. Nile cruises are still running in full and the mornings on a dahabiya are lovely. Sham el-Nessim, the Egyptian spring festival on the Monday after Coptic Easter, often falls in April: Egyptians then picnic along the Nile in large numbers.
Booking and prices
For the Easter break, book four to six months ahead, especially for family rooms and dahabiyas. Outside the Easter break it is quieter and slightly cheaper.
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Egypt in April?
In April it is on average 28°C (82°F) by day in Cairo, 35°C (95°F) in Luxor and Aswan and 28°C (82°F) on the Red Sea. The nights are 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). The sea water is 23°C (73°F) and there are about 10 hours of sun a day.
Is April a good time to visit Egypt?
Yes, April is a good time to visit Egypt, as long as you plan the heat in the south. Cairo is summery at 28°C, the Red Sea has beach weather and Luxor and Aswan reach 35°C, so temple visits belong in the morning. The Easter break is busy, so book ahead.
Is April a good month for Egypt with children?
Yes, especially in combination with the Red Sea. In Luxor and Aswan keep the programme short and early; Cairo is summery but very doable. Book well ahead for the Easter break.
Is it too hot in April for Luxor and Aswan?
No, but in the afternoon it reaches 35°C. We plan temple visits for the morning and keep the afternoon free for the pool, the ship or a quiet museum. That keeps it comfortable.
Can you snorkel well in the Red Sea in April?
Yes, April is a very good month for snorkelling: sea water of 23°C, little wind and clear water. From May the water gets warmer still. To choose where to stay, compare Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh.
Where is it warmest in Egypt in April?
In April it is warmest in Luxor and Aswan: 35°C (95°F) by day. Next come Marsa Alam at 30°C (86°F) and Sharm el-Sheikh at 30°C (86°F). Cairo reaches 28°C (82°F) and Alexandria 24°C (75°F). The sea is 23°C (73°F) at Hurghada and 24°C (75°F) at Marsa Alam.
What is the weather like in early and late April in Egypt?
Early April is still close to March: about 24°C (75°F) in Cairo and 30°C (86°F) in Luxor. By late April the figures move towards May: about 32°C (90°F) in Cairo and 39°C (102°F) in Luxor. Over the month the Red Sea water is between about 21°C (70°F) and 25°C (77°F).
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