Egypt in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
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
26°C
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
14%
1%
1%
Weather at 12pm
35°C
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
13%
3%
1%
Weather at 6pm
28°C
Clear/Sunny
86% of time
13%
1%
1%
Weather at 3am
21°C
87%
12%
1%
1%
Where to go in Egypt in may?
Where to go in Egypt in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Lower Egypt (Cairo, Alexandria, Mersa Matruh...) | 25°C to 36°C | 0 day | 21°C to 22°C | perfect weather |
| Middle Egypt (Sohag, Mallawi, Beni Suef (Bani Suwayf)...) | 35°C to 38°C | 0 day | perfect weather* | |
| Red Sea coast of Egypt (Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Ras Gharib...) | 31°C to 34°C | 0 day | 23°C to 25°C | perfect weather |
| Sinai Peninsula (Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Arish...) | 29°C to 34°C | 0 day | 22°C to 25°C | perfect weather |
| Upper Egypt (Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel...) | 38°C to 40°C | 0 day | good weather | |
| Western Desert (Siwa, Kharga, Farafra...) | 34°C to 38°C | 0 day | perfect weather* |
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 30°C (maximum temperature is 35°C and minimum temperature is 25°C). 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 | 30°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 35°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°C | ||
| Rainfall | 2mm | ||
| Humidity | 46% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 13:39 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Alexandria in may
In may, the mean temperature in Alexandria is 25°C (maximum temperature is 27°C and minimum temperature is 23°C). 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 | 25°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 27°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 20.7°C | ||
| Rainfall | 6mm | ||
| Humidity | 63% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 13:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Aswan in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 39°C and minimum temperature is 30°C (for an average temperature of 35°C). 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 | 35°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 39°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 30°C | ||
| Rainfall | 2mm | ||
| Humidity | 19% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 6% | ||
| Length of day | 13:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 31°C and minimum temperature is 28°C (for an average temperature of 30°C). 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 | 30°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 28°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 24.6°C | ||
| Rainfall | 3mm | ||
| Humidity | 45% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 5% | ||
| Length of day | 13:32 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Hurghada in may
In may, the mean temperature in Hurghada is 29°C (maximum temperature is 31°C and minimum temperature is 27°C). 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 | 29°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 24.5°C | ||
| Rainfall | 3mm | ||
| Humidity | 45% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 5% | ||
| Length of day | 13:30 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in Egypt in may
| Cairo in may | perfect weather |
| Alexandria in may | perfect weather |
| Aswan in may | good weather |
| Sharm El Sheikh in may | perfect weather |
| Hurghada in may | perfect weather |
| Luxor in may | good weather |
| Marsa Alam in may | perfect weather |
| Taba in may | perfect weather |
| Abu Simbel in may | good weather |
| Farafra in may | perfect weather |
| Kharga in may | good weather |
| Beni Suef (Bani Suwayf) in may | perfect weather |
| Arish in may | perfect weather |
| Mallawi in may | perfect weather |
| Mersa Matruh in may | perfect weather |
| Ras Gharib in may | perfect weather |
| Siwa in may | perfect weather |
| Sohag in may | good weather |
| Abu Zenima in may | perfect weather |
| Al Wahat Al Dakhla in may | good weather |
| Baltim in may | perfect weather |
| Bawiti (Al Wahat Al Baharia) in may | perfect weather |
| Dahab in may | perfect weather |
| Deir el-Medina in may | good weather |
| El Gouna in may | perfect weather |
| El Qousseir in may | perfect weather |
| El Zaranik in may | perfect weather |
| El-Tor in may | perfect weather |
| Esna in may | good weather |
| Gizeh in may | perfect weather |
| Tiran Island in may | perfect weather |
| Nabq Nature Reserve in may | perfect weather |
| Nekhel in may | perfect weather |
| Nuweiba in may | perfect weather |
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.