What is the Weather Like in Egypt in February?

Weather in Egypt in February⁚ A Pleasant Time to Explore

Egypt, a country renowned for its historical grandeur and mesmerizing landscapes, is a destination that enthralls tourists year-round․ The weather in Egypt is a significant factor contributing to its appeal, with February being an especially pleasant time to visit․ The country's climate is characterized by hot summers and milder winters, but February offers a respite from the scorching heat, making it ideal for exploring the country's diverse attractions․

Average Temperatures and Climate

Egypt's weather in February is at its most tolerable․ Nationwide temperatures average between 18C in the day and 9C at night during this month․ Cairo's temperatures are similar to the national average, with highs of 20C and lows of 10C․ The notoriously hot city of Luxor also sports balmy weather conditions in February at 25C, making it an ideal time to explore its ancient temples and tombs․

Although it is technically winter, winter in Egypt isn't as cold as it is across most of North America and Europe, so you won't have to worry about getting too cold․ While February sees many fewer rainy days than January, you'll likely get only sunshine in Cairo and Giza; Alexandria is the city with the most rainy days in Egypt, but even there, you'll likely get sunshine for the bigger part of the day regardless of a little bit of rain․

In terms of temperatures, these are averages so visiting at the end of February will guarantee you temperatures closer to the maximum temperatures listed above, while visiting in the beginning of the month might be a little cooler still․ Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, and Sharm el-Sheikh, further south from Alexandria and Cairo, are a little warmer in February already, although if you're planning to go on a beach-only holiday to Egypt you might want to wait a couple more months for the weather to warm up more․

Popular Destinations to Visit in February

February is a really pleasant month for sightseeing when it comes to the weather, and we definitely recommend making the most of this by visiting Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan․ Ideally, you need at least 10 days to visit the above-mentioned cities․ You could check our Egypt Itineraries for 10 Days, 12 days, 14 days and 21 days for inspiration․

As Egypt's capital, Cairo is generally the place best to start your trip to Egypt․ February is a great time to explore Cairo, as it will not be too hot during the day․ The city has a lot of sightseeing to offer, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, and Muizz Street, which is a great place to take in some of the traditional architecture․ See our handpicked itineraries including Cairo for various durations⁚ 5 days, 7 days, 8 days․․․

Egypt's second biggest city is full of historical sights to visit, and a great place to learn more about Egypt's importance in the Mediterranean․ Being located by the sea means there is a little more rain there than in other cities in Egypt, but February is still a good time to visit with mostly sunny days and only a little rain on a few days․

Things to Pack for Your Trip

With temperatures still dipping slightly lower in the evenings in February, you'll want to make sure you have some additional layers on hand; For example, we recommend bringing a coat or a jacket for Cairo and Alexandria if you are looking to head out in the evenings, and we recommend bringing a light jacket or fleece for Luxor, Aswan, and the coastal cities․ During the daytime you'll likely not have to wear it, especially if you're visiting at the end of February when temperatures are 4C (7F) higher than early February․

A visit to Alexandria might require an umbrella, but once you venture down to Luxor and Aswan you'll want to make sure you have sunscreen and a hat as you'll be looking at blue skies and sunny days with high UV․ If you aren't sure whether your destination is best visited in February, reach out to us for more information․ Global Highlights can help you plan your trip to Egypt, including giving recommendations on when to come over depending on where in the country you are looking to visit․ This will take some of the burden of planning off you, and you'll be sure that you can enjoy the experience of a lifetime on your trip to Egypt․

Best Time to Visit for Different Interests

At the end of the day, it really depends on your travel style and your personal preferences․ February is an excellent time to visit Egypt if you want to enjoy cool and pleasant weather, but it is not the best time to visit if you want to avoid large crowds of tourists․ February is less busy in Egypt than January, meaning it is slightly less crowded and also less expensive, with February falling just on the end of peak season (December and January)․ Prices for hotels especially will be a lot lower, and you might also see a difference in both international and domestic flight ticket prices․ This means February is a great time of the year to visit, as popular tourist sights like the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Valley of the Kings will be less crowded with tour groups․

For a better understanding of the cost of an Egypt tour, read How Much Does a Trip to Egypt Cost? If you're looking for hot winter weather and a half term family escape, then why not try Egypt in February? The Red Sea weather in February sees high temperatures pushing 30C and there's barely a drop of rain all month․ October to February is best for milder weather in Egypt․ In the Northern European winter, many travelers (and tour groups) escape the gray skies back home to bask on the beaches of Sharm el-Sheikh and the Red Sea coast this time of year․ You'll find decent weather across most of the country, although in Cairo and Alexandria be prepared for rain․

February Weather in Specific Cities

February weather for Cairo, Egypt⁚ February, the last month of the winter in Cairo, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 20․4C (68․7F) and 9․7C (49․5F)․ On the first day of February in Cairo, sunrise is at 6⁚45 am and sunset at 5⁚31 pm․ The high-temperature, in February, in Cairo, is 20․4C (68․7F), while the low-temperature averages to 9․7C (49․5F)․ In Cairo, Egypt, the average relative humidity in February is 54․

February Weather in Hurghada Egypt․ Daily high temperatures increase by 4F, from 71F to 75F, rarely falling below 65F or exceeding 82F․ Daily low temperatures increase by 3F, from 54F to 58F, rarely falling below 50F or exceeding 63F․ For reference, on August 1, the hottest day of the․․․

February Weather in Cairo Egypt․ Daily high temperatures increase by 5F, from 67F to 72F, rarely falling below 61F or exceeding 82F․ Daily low temperatures increase by 3F, from 51F to 54F, rarely falling below 46F or exceeding 60F․ For reference, on August 1, the hottest day of the year․․․

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