What is the climate in Egypt?

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The climate of Egypt is tropical deserted, with a very hot summer (sometimes in the shade can approach +50 ° C) and large differences in diurnal swings. Winters are cooler, the temperature keeps within + 20 ... 25 ° C during the day, the nights are cold (+10 ° C), in the deserts there may be weak frosts up to -5 ° C.

In the Mediterranean, the climate is continental. From May to September, the air temperature is + 35 ... 40 С, from December to February - +20 ... 25 ° С. The water temperature in February is about +18 ° C, while on the Red Sea - about +25 ° C.

Accordingly, the best time to visit the country is autumn and spring. In winter, because of the wind in Hurghada and Sharma, it may not be very comfortable when entering the water, it's cool, and in the evening you will need a warm jacket. At the same time for excursions to Luxor and Cairo - this is the best time.

April 27, 2011

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