In Egypt, the climate is mainly desert, with the exception of the coastal regions where it is more Mediterranean.
The average minimum temperatures are 14°C in winter while in summer the thermometer shows average maximums of 30°C on the north coast.
The summer season is marked by high temperatures throughout the country, especially in the desert, where the mercury can reach 45°C.
Egypt also experiences hot wind storms, called
Khamsin
, which usually occur between March and May.
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When is the best time to go to Cairo and discover the pyramids of Giza?
Huge Egyptian capital, Cairo is full of museums and monuments to visit.
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Benefiting from a semi-desert climate, Cairo experiences hot and dry summers during which temperatures can reach 35°C.
The period from November to April is the best time to discover the charms of the capital and visit the Egyptian Museum where you can admire Tutankhamun's tomb.
To find yourself in front of the imposing pyramids of Cheops, Kephren and Mykerinos, listed among the seven wonders of the ancient world, you have to leave the city in the direction of Giza, on the west bank of the Nile.
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When is the best time to go to Alexandria and the North Coast?
The citadel of Qatbey, built on the site of the old phrare of Alexandria.
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On the Mediterranean coast, winters are marked by mild temperatures and some light rain.
In Alexandria, a city brimming with history founded by the legendary Alexander the Great, the thermometer shows maximums of between 18°C and 21°C during the winter season, while the mercury is close to 32°C in July and August.
You can stroll at any time of the year on the large Midan Saad Zaghoul square, which embodies the grandeur of this city that once held all the knowledge of its time with its legendary library.
When is the best time to go to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings?
The site of ancient Thebes, seen from the Nile.
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As one moves towards the south of the country, the climate becomes desert.
Located on the site of ancient Thebes, Luxor is famous for its perfectly preserved temple, built by the pharaoh Amenhotep III.
The region has high temperatures in summer, sometimes exceeding 40°C, while the mercury fluctuates between 24°C and 30°C from November to March, which is the ideal travel period.
You can also visit the temples of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, over 4000 years old and dotted with tombs built to house the royal sarcophagi of Ramses II, Seti I or Amenhotep II.
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When is the best time to go to Aswan and Abu Simbel?
Aswan is best discovered between November and March, when temperatures are milder than summer, during which they sometimes reach 42°C.
This picturesque town serves as a jumping-off point for felucca trips to Abu Simbel, home to King Ramses II's Great Sun Temple, one of the most impressive in all of ancient Egypt with its gargantuan rock-cut facade .
In a burst of architectural precision and selfishness, Ramses II had the entire temple carefully oriented so that the sun's rays aligned twice a year, on the date of his ascension to the throne (February 21) and that of of his birthday (October 21), and illuminate the inner sanctum.
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When is the best time to go to the Red Sea?
Sharm el-Sheikh and its heavenly beaches and seabed.
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On the Red Sea side, Marsa Alam and Sharm el-Sheikh are distinguished by their seabed teeming with life, which is best discovered between March and December to benefit from maximum visibility.
In Ras Mohammed National Park, scuba divers can observe rays, sharks and moray eels hidden among anemones and corals, immersed in water at 28°C between July and October.
Just outside Hurghada is Port Safarga where the presence of the wind will delight fans of kite surfing and windsurfing all year round.
When is the best time to go to Siwa and the Egyptian Sahara?
The ruins of the fortress of Shali, in the oasis of Siwa.
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Siwa Oasis is a Garden of Eden with mineral springs, salt lakes and palm groves.
After discovering the ruins of Shali Fortress, walk along sandy paths to find the Temple of the Oracle, then end your day with a swim in Cleopatra's Pool, where the legendary queen is said to have swum herself.
It is advisable to discover Siwa and the Western Desert between October to April.
In summer, temperatures can reach 45°C.
Spring visitors should, however, beware of possible sandstorms caused by the
Khamsin
.
