Planning a trip to Egypt in August? Be prepared for the heat! August is generally the hottest month in Egypt, with temperatures soaring, especially in desert regions and southern cities like Luxor and Aswan. However, with proper planning, you can still enjoy a memorable trip.
Egypt essentially has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). The climate is generally extremely dry all over the country except on the northern Mediterranean coast which receives rainfall in winter.
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Weather in Cairo in August
In Cairo, the month of August experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy remaining about 1% throughout the month. The clearest day of the month is August 29, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 100% of the time.
Daily high temperatures are around 95°F, rarely falling below 90°F or exceeding 100°F. The highest daily average high temperature is 96°F on August 2. Daily low temperatures are around 75°F, rarely falling below 71°F or exceeding 79°F. The highest daily average low temperature is 76°F on August 10.
For reference, on August 2, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Cairo typically range from 76°F to 96°F, while on January 20, the coldest day of the year, they range from 50°F to 67°F.
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Over the course of August in Cairo, the length of the day is decreasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day decreases by 47 minutes, implying an average daily decrease of 1 minute, 34 seconds, and weekly decrease of 11 minutes, 0 seconds. The shortest day of the month is August 31, with 12 hours, 47 minutes of daylight and the longest day is August 1, with 13 hours, 34 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Cairo is 6:13 AM on August 1 and the latest sunrise is 17 minutes later at 6:31 AM on August 31. The latest sunset is 7:48 PM on August 1 and the earliest sunset is 30 minutes earlier at 7:18 PM on August 31.
The chance that a given day will be muggy in Cairo is decreasing during August, falling from 63% to 57% over the course of the month. The highest chance of a muggy day during August is 65% on August 17. For reference, on August 16, the muggiest day of the year, there are muggy conditions 65% of the time, while on January 1, the least muggy day of the year, there are muggy conditions 0% of the time.
The average hourly wind speed in Cairo is essentially constant during August, remaining within 0.1 miles per hour of 8.8 miles per hour throughout. The lowest daily average wind speed during August is 8.7 miles per hour on August 15. The hourly average wind direction in Cairo throughout August is predominantly from the north, with a peak proportion of 86% on August 28.
Average Temperatures and Conditions in Cairo
Weather in Luxor in August
The month of August in Luxor experiences gradually decreasing cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy decreasing from 12% to 5%. The clearest day of the month is August 31, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 95% of the time.
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Daily high temperatures decrease by 2°F, from 105°F to 103°F, rarely falling below 98°F or exceeding 110°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 2°F, from 79°F to 77°F, rarely falling below 72°F or exceeding 83°F. The highest daily average low temperature is 79°F on August 2.
For reference, on June 29, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Luxor typically range from 78°F to 105°F, while on January 18, the coldest day of the year, they range from 45°F to 72°F.
Over the course of August in Luxor, the length of the day is decreasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day decreases by 39 minutes, implying an average daily decrease of 1 minute, 18 seconds, and weekly decrease of 9 minutes, 8 seconds. The shortest day of the month is August 31, with 12 hours, 40 minutes of daylight and the longest day is August 1, with 13 hours, 19 minutes of daylight.
The earliest sunrise of the month in Luxor is 6:15 AM on August 1 and the latest sunrise is 13 minutes later at 6:29 AM on August 31. The latest sunset is 7:35 PM on August 1 and the earliest sunset is 26 minutes earlier at 7:09 PM on August 31.
The chance that a given day will be muggy in Luxor is essentially constant during August, remaining around 1% throughout. The highest chance of a muggy day during August is 2% on August 24.
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The average hourly wind speed in Luxor is essentially constant during August, remaining within 0.1 miles per hour of 10.1 miles per hour throughout. The highest daily average wind speed during August is 10.3 miles per hour on August 30. The hourly average wind direction in Luxor throughout August is predominantly from the north, with a peak proportion of 74% on August 31.
Average Temperatures and Conditions in Luxor
General Weather Patterns in Egypt
Egypt has a hot desert climate, with extremely dry conditions prevailing across most of the country. The northern Mediterranean coast receives some rainfall in winter, but the rest of Egypt remains arid. From March to June, the khamasīn, a hot, dry, and dusty wind, can cause temperatures to soar.
The cold prevailing northwesterly wind from Greece continuously blows over the northern coast without the interposition of an eventual mountain range and thus, greatly moderates temperatures throughout the year. Because of the effect, average low temperatures vary from 15 °C (59 °F) in wintertime to 27-35 °C (80.6-95.0 °F) in summertime and average high temperatures vary from 22-25 °C (71.6-77.0 °F) in wintertime to 46 °C (114.8 °F) in summertime.
Though temperatures are moderated along the coasts, the situation changes in the interior, which is away from the moderating northerly winds. Thus, in the central and the southern parts, daytime temperatures are very hot, especially in summers when average high temperatures can exceed 41 °C (106 °F), as in Aswan and Luxor, which are located in the deserts of Egypt.
| City | Average High Temperature (August) | Average Low Temperature (August) |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 93°F (34°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Alexandria | 84°F (29°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| Aswan | 106°F (41°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Hurghada | 95°F (35°C) | 79°F (26°C) |
Tips for Visiting Egypt in August
If you plan to visit Egypt in August, consider these tips:
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to combat the dry heat.
- Dress appropriately: Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing made of breathable fabrics like cotton or linen.
- Plan activities wisely: Schedule outdoor activities for early mornings or late evenings to avoid the hottest part of the day.
- Seek indoor retreats: Take advantage of air-conditioned museums, mosques, and other indoor attractions during the afternoons.
- Consider coastal resorts: If you prefer milder temperatures, the Red Sea resorts offer refreshing sea breezes and opportunities for water activities.
Regardless of the hot weather, people will cover their shoulders and knees.
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