Egypt month by month
Egypt in July
In short: July is the hottest month of the year. Cairo reaches 35°C (95°F), Luxor and Aswan 41°C (106°F) and the Red Sea is 34°C (93°F) with sea water of 28°C (82°F). Even so, families travel to Egypt every summer holiday, and with the right route it works well: Cairo short and early, the Red Sea long and relaxed, the south only if you accept the heat. July suits beach and family trips built around Cairo and the Red Sea.
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The hottest month of the year, but dry, with long, light days.
Summer holidays: Cairo plus the Red Sea is the route that works best.
Lowest prices along the Nile; the Red Sea is busy with Egyptian families.
The weather in Egypt in July
Cairo reaches 35°C (95°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night. Luxor and Aswan reach 41 to 43°C (106 to 109°F), with nights of 24°C (75°F). On the Red Sea it is 34°C (93°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night; the sea is 28°C (82°F). Expect 12 hours of sun a day. It is dry, and the heat is easier to bear in the shade and with a breeze than in humid countries.
Egypt in the summer holidays with kids
It can work, if you adapt the route. Two days in Cairo, with the pyramids at opening time, the museum in the afternoon and the pool afterwards. Then a week on the Red Sea, in a hotel with shade, a good reef and a children's pool. Luxor is hard going with children in July; save the Valley of the Kings for a winter trip. There is more in our guide to Egypt with kids.
Our advice for July
Turn your rhythm around: up early, indoors or in the water in the afternoon, outdoors in the evening. Travel by private transport with air conditioning and keep the drives short. If you really want the Nile, choose a ship with a pool and limit yourself to one temple a day, in the morning.
Figures
Temperatures in Egypt in July
Average daytime highs and night-time lows per destination in July, 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 | 35°C (95°F) | 23°C (73°F) | Hot and dry, outdoors in the early morning and late evening |
| Luxor & Aswan | 41°C (106°F) | 24°C (75°F) | Extremely hot in the afternoon, outdoors only at sunrise |
| Red Sea (Hurghada) | 34°C (93°F) | 26°C (79°F) | Sea water 28°C, 34°C by day, warm nights |
Averages over several years; a single year can differ slightly. About 12 hours of sunshine a day, sea water at Hurghada around 28°C (82°F).
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Practical
What to pack
Light clothing with long sleeves, a hat, sun cream, a water bottle and a thin cardigan for the air conditioning. A UV shirt for children in the sea. Flip-flops for hot sand and decks.
What you can do
Cairo in two days, with the pyramids early and an afternoon in the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then the Red Sea: snorkelling, diving, a boat day. Luxor and Aswan are possible as a short, early excursion, but not a must in July.
Booking and prices
For the Red Sea in the summer holidays, book early: the better hotels are popular with Egyptian and European families. For Cairo and the Nile, July is when prices are lowest, with plenty of availability.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Egypt in July?
By day it averages 35°C (95°F) in Cairo, 41°C (106°F) in Luxor and Aswan and 34°C (93°F) on the Red Sea. Nights stay at 23 to 26°C (73 to 79°F). The sea is 28°C (82°F) and it is sunny for 12 hours a day.
Is July a good time to visit Egypt?
Yes, if you build the route around the heat. Cairo early in the morning and then the Red Sea works well, while Luxor and Aswan are very hot in July. Prices along the Nile are among the lowest of the year.
Can you visit Egypt in the summer holidays?
Yes, especially with a combination of Cairo and the Red Sea. You see the sights early in the morning and spend the rest of the day in or by the water. Luxor and Aswan are very hot in July and we advise against them for families.
Is July a good month for a Nile cruise?
It can work, and it is cheap, but it is 41°C in Luxor and Aswan. Choose a ship with a pool, visit temples at sunrise and accept that you spend the afternoon indoors. For the full Nile programme, October to April is more comfortable; our guide to Nile cruises explains the options.
Is Egypt cheap in July?
Along the Nile, yes: July is one of the cheapest months for Luxor, Aswan and Nile cruises. On the Red Sea it is the Egyptian high season, so you notice little of lower prices.
Where is it warmest in Egypt in July?
In July it is warmest in Luxor and Aswan: 41°C (106°F) by day. Next come Sharm el-Sheikh at 37°C (99°F) and Marsa Alam at 36°C (97°F). Cairo reaches 35°C (95°F) and Alexandria 30°C (86°F). The sea is 28°C (82°F) at Hurghada and 28°C (82°F) at Marsa Alam.
What is the weather like in early and late July in Egypt?
Early July is still close to June: about 34°C (93°F) in Cairo and 41°C (106°F) in Luxor. By late July the figures move towards August: about 34°C (93°F) in Cairo and 41°C (106°F) in Luxor. Over the month the Red Sea water is between about 27°C (81°F) and 29°C (84°F).
Read on
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Weather in Egypt
Temperatures per month for Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm el-Sheikh, with the sea temperature.
Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh
Beach and an easy link with Luxor, or reefs and Mount Sinai: how to choose the Red Sea finish to your tour.
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Compact private tour of Cairo: pyramids, museums and the old city.
Egypt with kids
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