Hurghada in May
The weather in May
In May, Hurghada averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 10%.
Days are 3.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.2°. The sea averages 25°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 73/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th 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 05:57 and sets at 19:26 local time, giving 13 h 29 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 33 minutes over the month.
Why 73/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 98/100 (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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Sidi Barrani
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Hurghada in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hurghada?
May scores 73/100 for Hurghada, which we rate as good. Average highs are 31°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Hurghada in May?
Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 24°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in May?
Hurghada receives about 0 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Hurghada in May?
The sea averages 25°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.