When is the best time to visit Hurghada?

It is pleasant to be out from December to March: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 39 °C; it rains most often in January.

What should you see in Hurghada?

Start with Al-Mina Mosque, Giftūn Island, Red Sea Aquarium, SUB AQUA Dive Center, and Dive Hurghada.

How do I get around Hurghada?

Minibuses run on fixed routes, though most go between El Dahar and El Saqqala rather than to the hotels in the south. There are also taxis and ride-hailing apps; agree the taxi fare before you set off.

Can I snorkel in Hurghada?

Yes. The offshore coral reefs are a place to snorkel, and you can also see fish from glass-bottom boats.

Are there public beaches?

Yes. El Saqqala has a public beach used mainly by local people.

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Travel guide · Egypt

Hurghada

Explore Red Sea reefs, beaches and boat trips to Giftun Island.

PleasantDec–Mar
From Frankfurt4 h 25 min
Well-known hotels9.0 out of 10
Warmest monthJul, 39 °C

Hurghada is a major resort on the Red Sea, best known for diving, snorkelling and its offshore coral reefs. It suits you if you want to combine water sports and beach time; you don’t need to be a diver to see the marine life.

Swim at the beaches or take a boat to Giftun Island and the reefs. In El Saqqala, walk along the seafront promenade, especially around Hurghada Marina; for sights on land, head mainly to El Dahar. You can also take a glass-bottom boat, go on a desert trip or make a day trip to Luxor or Cairo.

Pleasant from December to March

Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.

January: 12 to 23 °C, rain on 0 days in 10

All months as a table

Month	Low to high	Rain
January	12 – 23 °C	0 in 10
February	13 – 24 °C	0 in 10
March	16 – 27 °C	0 in 10
April	20 – 32 °C	0 in 10
May	24 – 35 °C	0 in 10
June	27 – 37 °C	0 in 10
July	29 – 39 °C	0 in 10
August	29 – 39 °C	0 in 10
September	27 – 37 °C	0 in 10
October	23 – 33 °C	0 in 10
November	19 – 29 °C	0 in 10
December	15 – 26 °C	0 in 10

Getting there

From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 25 min by schedule. You land in Hurghada (HRG), 5 km from the centre.

Where to stay in Hurghada?

The best-known hotels

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8.6The Grand Resort★★★★★ · 6,112 reviews
9.4Pickalbatros White Beach Resort - Hurghada★★★★★ · 5,979 reviews
8.7Bel Air Azur Resort (Adults Only)★★★ · 5,712 reviews
9.6Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus- Ultra All-Inclusive★★★★★ · 5,320 reviews
9.3Siva Grand Beach★★★★ · 5,319 reviews
9.2Sunrise Holidays Resort -Adults Only★★★★★ · 4,328 reviews
8.4Giftun Azur Resort★★★ · 3,603 reviews
8.9Zak Inn Residence★★★ · 3,151 reviews

Worth seeing

Food and drink

Hurghada serves seafood as well as Oriental, Lebanese, Syrian, Indian and Asian food. Try karkaday, an infusion of hibiscus, or chi, the local tea; sheesha is often offered too.

What travellers ask

It is pleasant to be out from December to March: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 39 °C; it rains most often in January.
From Frankfurt about 4 hrs 25 min by schedule. You land in Hurghada (HRG), 5 km from the centre.
Start with Al-Mina Mosque, Giftūn Island, Red Sea Aquarium, SUB AQUA Dive Center, and Dive Hurghada.
Minibuses run on fixed routes, though most go between El Dahar and El Saqqala rather than to the hotels in the south. There are also taxis and ride-hailing apps; agree the taxi fare before you set off.
Yes. The offshore coral reefs are a place to snorkel, and you can also see fish from glass-bottom boats.
Yes. El Saqqala has a public beach used mainly by local people.

As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.

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