Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Egypt in May
Weather score87Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
11h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
87
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°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
May2mm average rain
May is close to Egypt'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 is brighter than Egypt's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May14°C average sea
May is close to Egypt's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May87 weather score
May scores above Egypt's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
