SeasonMapEgypt in August
August is Egypt's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 11 destinations average 73/100, led by Dahab at 92 — 37°C and 0 rainy days — while Alexandria is cooler at 31°C and scores 75.
#12 of 12 months for Egypt · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Egypt in August
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dahab | Beach | 37°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 2 | El Gouna | Beach | 36°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 3 | Hurghada | Beach | 37°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 4 | Nuweiba | Beach | 37°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 5 | Sharm El Sheikh | Beach | 39°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 6 | Marsa Alam | Beach | 37°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 91 tier S | — |
| 7 | Alexandria | City | 31°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 75 tier B | — |
| 8 | Siwa | City | 37°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 9 | Cairo | City | 38°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 55 tier D | — |
| 10 | Luxor | City | 40°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 33 tier F | — |
| 11 | Aswan | City | 42°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 30 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Egypt in August
- Summer schooling at Ras Mohammed · Sharm El Sheikh · 1 Jun – 31 Aug (usually)
Peak crowds at 2 of Egypt's 9 well-known places this month.