Weather in Egypt in may 2025

Here, check out the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Egypt. These forecasts are statistics for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.

Average weather in may in Cairo

perfect weather UV index: 8

Weather at 6am
79°F

Partly Cloudy

14%

Cloudy

1%

Moderate rain at times

1%

Weather at 12pm
95°F

Partly Cloudy

13%

Cloudy

3%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

1%

Weather at 6pm
83°F

Partly Cloudy

13%

Moderate rain at times

1%

Cloudy

1%

Weather at 3am
70°F

Clear/Sunny

87%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Cloudy

1%

Moderate rain at times

1%

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Where to go in Egypt in may?

Where to go in Egypt in may: destination map

Egypt: weather map in may in different regions
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Where to go in each region in may?

Lower Egypt
(Cairo, Alexandria, Mersa Matruh...)
77°F to 97°F 0 day70°F to 72°F
perfect weather
Middle Egypt
(Sohag, Mallawi, Beni Suef (Bani Suwayf)...)
95°F to 101°F 0 day
perfect weather*
Red Sea coast of Egypt
(Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Ras Gharib...)
88°F to 94°F 0 day74°F to 77°F
perfect weather
Sinai Peninsula
(Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Arish...)
85°F to 94°F 0 day72°F to 77°F
perfect weather
Upper Egypt
(Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel...)
101°F to 104°F 0 day
good weather
Western Desert
(Siwa, Kharga, Farafra...)
94°F to 101°F 0 day
perfect weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go in Egypt in may when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Egypt in may ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.

The entire Egyptian territory is favored by pleasant and even ideal climatic condition. Indeed, the days are superb with a comfortable warmth and only a little rain. Whatever the destination: on the Mediterranean coast, on the coast of the Red Sea or for a cruise on the Nile, one's stay will be complemented by a climate in May that is dominated by the beautiful sun in Egypt.

The Mediterranean Coast in May

The days begin with beautiful and luminous mornings where the pleasantly warm warmth promises to be comfortable over the following hours. The weather in Egypt throughout May is superb on the side of Alexandria, as well as in the localities bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The rains, which do not exist, give way to the beautiful sun all day long. This allows to spend pleasant moments of relaxation.

The Red Sea Coastline in May

From Marsa Alam to Sharm el-Sheikh via Hurghada, the weather throughout May in Egypt is perfect with temperatures ranging from 25° C to 33° C. In addition, a pleasant warmth is accompanied by a beautiful sunshine that allows to wake up rather easily. In the middle of the day, the weather is favorable for swimming and relaxing in peace.

The Nile Shores in May

In the south, the localities along the Nile are characterized by hot but dry days, as rains are rare. However as one moves closer to the delta of the Nile, the atmosphere is refreshed. This drop in temperature favors a comfortable climate with exquisite warmth.


Climate in Egypt in may

Climate in Cairo in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Cairo is 86°F (maximum temperature is 95°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very warm in this city in the month of may. There is no rain during this month. You stay dry during your trip!
With a perfect weather, may is an advisable time to go there.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 95°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Rainfall 0.1in
Humidity 46%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 8%
Length of day 13:39
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Cairo in may

Climate in Alexandria in may

In may, the mean temperature in Alexandria is 77°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate quite nice there in this month. There is no rain during may. You stay dry for your trip!
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go in that area.

May
Average temperature 77°F
Highest temperature 81°F
Lowest temperature 74°F
Sea temperature 70°F
Rainfall 0.2in
Humidity 63%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 8%
Length of day 13:44
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Alexandria in may

Climate in Aswan in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 103°F and minimum temperature is 86°F (for an average temperature of 95°F). The climate is very hot there in the month of may. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during this month. You stay dry throughout your trip!
With a good weather, may is an advisable month to go there in Egypt.

May
Average temperature 95°F
Highest temperature 103°F
Lowest temperature 86°F
Rainfall 0.1in
Humidity 19%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 6%
Length of day 13:18
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Aswan in may

Climate in Sharm El Sheikh in may

In the month of may, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 83°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in this month. It rains very rarely during this month. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain during your holidays!
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go there in Egypt.

May
Average temperature 86°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 83°F
Sea temperature 77°F
Rainfall 0.1in
Humidity 45%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 5%
Length of day 13:32
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Sharm El Sheikh in may

Climate in Hurghada in may

In may, the mean temperature in Hurghada is 85°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is burning in that locality in may. It's raining really exceptionally during this month. You will not get wet during your holidays!
With a perfect weather, may is a recommended month to go in this city.

May
Average temperature 85°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 81°F
Sea temperature 77°F
Rainfall 0.1in
Humidity 45%
Daily sunshine hours 14
Cloud cover 5%
Length of day 13:30
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net perfect
more information about the climate in Hurghada in may


All cities in Egypt in may

Cairo in mayperfect weather
Alexandria in mayperfect weather
Aswan in maygood weather
Sharm El Sheikh in mayperfect weather
Hurghada in mayperfect weather
Luxor in maygood weather
Marsa Alam in mayperfect weather
Taba in mayperfect weather
Abu Simbel in maygood weather
Farafra in mayperfect weather
Kharga in maygood weather
Beni Suef (Bani Suwayf) in mayperfect weather
Arish in mayperfect weather
Mallawi in mayperfect weather
Mersa Matruh in mayperfect weather
Ras Gharib in mayperfect weather
Siwa in mayperfect weather
Sohag in maygood weather
Abu Zenima in mayperfect weather
Al Wahat Al Dakhla in maygood weather
Baltim in mayperfect weather
Bawiti (Al Wahat Al Baharia) in mayperfect weather
Dahab in mayperfect weather
Deir el-Medina in maygood weather
El Gouna in mayperfect weather
El Qousseir in mayperfect weather
El Zaranik in mayperfect weather
El-Tor in mayperfect weather
Esna in maygood weather
Gizeh in mayperfect weather
Tiran Island in mayperfect weather
Nabq Nature Reserve in mayperfect weather
Nekhel in mayperfect weather
Nuweiba in mayperfect weather
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Weather data for Egypt in may:

Weather data for Egypt in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Egypt. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Egypt can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Egypt.


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