Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
El Gouna, Egypt in May
Weather score89Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
11h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
89
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare El Gouna, Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May0mm average rain
May is close to El Gouna's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May sits close to El Gouna's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to El Gouna's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May89 weather score
May scores above El Gouna's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to May and September to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
