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Best time to visit Egypt

Month by month: the weather, the crowds and the prices — including Ramadan and the December peak.

3 articlesWritten by our EgyptologistsUpdated for 2026
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When to come, and what each season feels like on the ground: the cool, busy winter months, the shoulder seasons, the hot southern summer, and the weeks around Ramadan, Christmas and New Year when opening hours and prices change.

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Choosing your month

Egypt is a year-round destination, but the experience changes a lot with the calendar: Upper Egypt in summer is very hot, while the Red Sea stays pleasant; winter brings the most comfortable sightseeing weather and the largest crowds. Christmas, New Year and Easter are peak weeks, with higher hotel and cruise rates.

These articles set out what to expect in each period so you can pick dates that match your tolerance for heat, crowds and price.

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The winter months, roughly November to February, are mild and sunny — ideal for the Pyramids, Luxor and Aswan, and the busiest time of year.
Yes, if you plan around the heat: early starts in Upper Egypt, and more time on the Red Sea coast.
Our published prices are for the standard October–April season; Christmas, New Year and Easter carry a peak surcharge.
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