Hurghada in August
The weather in August
In August, Hurghada averages daytime highs of 35° and night-time lows of 29° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 0%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September is cooler again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Hurghada. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 19:24 local time, giving 13 h 07 min of daylight. Days shorten by 41 minutes over the month.
Why 58/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Hurghada this month
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Hurghada in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Hurghada?
August scores 58/100 for Hurghada, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 35°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Hurghada in August?
Daytime highs average 35°C and night-time lows 29°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in August?
Hurghada receives about 0 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Hurghada in August?
The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.