Should I go to Egypt in June

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Holidays in Egypt in June and what is the weather like there

Holidays in Egypt in June

The country of the pyramids attracts tourists with the possibility of year-round recreation. However, summer is not the best time to travel, largely due to the steady heat. If there is an opportunity to go to Egypt in June, then you should not refuse the trip. It is worth learning about some of the nuances of rest in June before the trip:

June can be called a period of sweltering heat, which will last until August. The sun is already warming up the air very much, the thermometer on the thermometer reaches +46℃ and above. Hot weather scares away many tourists and hotels offer great deals on accommodation. This period is best suited for spending time on the beach and near the water, pool, boat and yacht trips. It's not the right time for excursions, but it's the right time for night walks and discos. Special care in June should be exercised by those suffering from heart disease.

This month you can try bananas, medlars, watermelons, melons, grapes, peach and apricot from local fruits.

Water and air temperatures in the most popular resorts, such as Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and others, on average, reach:

Weather in Egypt in June
	Sharm el-Sheikh	Hurghada	Cairo
Absolute Maximum ℃	46	46	47,8
Average Temperature ℃	31,2	30,4	27,7
The Absolute Minimum ℃	23	17,4	13
Water Temperature ℃	27	26	-
Precipitation, mm.	0	0	0,1

As noted earlier, June is the hottest weather. In general, the summer period is characterized by very high temperatures. So, daytime air temperatures do not fall below +31 ℃, and evening temperatures +25℃. Even the winds blowing from the sea during the day do not bring much relief. During the day, the most popular clothes are T–shirts, shorts, sundresses, you can take a light jacket with you for an evening walk.

The water in June has already warmed up to a temperature of +26-27℃. This is the best time to swim, and with the steady heat, you just won't want to get out of the water. Boat trips, fishing, snorkeling, diving and other beach activities are popular. In June, they spend more time on the beach and by the pool, but do not forget that prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to sunburn. Therefore, you need to take sunscreens with the highest protection factor, cover your head and be located under umbrellas or awnings.

It doesn't rain in June. The sky is clear and cloudless.

As for the winds, they are in June. However, unlike the cold and piercing in February, in June they bring joy and relief from the midday heat.

The duration of daylight in June becomes maximum, it starts to get dark at seven o'clock:

🕑 Exact time of dawn in Egypt(in Sharm el-Sheikh) today: 06:19
🕑 Exact sunset time in Egypt(in Sharmel-Sheikh) today: 16:43

Pros and cons of holidays in Egypt in June

And now let's summarize and list the pros and cons of a holiday in Egypt in June:

✔ Advantages of holidays in Egypt in June

The flow of holidaymakers is decreasing due to the high season, including less on beaches and trips to attractions.
Cheap prices for tours, flights, accommodation and excursions.
The most favorable time for a beach holiday.
This is a great time for diving, snorkeling.
You can go with children.
Daylight hours are increasing.
There are plenty of fruits, but there are still no mangoes.
You don't have to take warm clothes with you.

❌ Cons of holidays in Egypt in June

The air warms up a lot, it's very hot.
You can get sunburn if you do not use sun protection.
Trips on excursions to the pyramids and the desert should be postponed due to the intense heat.
Not a good time for those who can't stand the heat.

Where is it better to go to Egypt in June and tips on choosing a place to stay

To choose for a holiday in June is Hurghada, where the weather is more comfortable. A light breeze from the sea will be a salvation in the scorching sun, which is not in Sharm el-Sheikh. But, the difference in temperatures between them is not fundamental, only by 1℃. Therefore, if a tour to one of the resorts appears for good luck, then without a doubt it needs to be booked, besides, the chances of finding an inexpensive ticket this season are high. You can find online tours at tour operator prices at no extra charge on these reliable and trusted sites:

When choosing a hotel, you should pay attention to its location. Dry and hot winds from the desert bring additional heat, and therefore, the closer to the desert zone, the higher the air temperature and the stronger the feeling of heat.

There are a lot of offers for trips on excursions in June. But summer is not the best period for them. The scorching sun, which will accompany you throughout the tour, will not give you much pleasure, and the air conditioning in the bus cabin will not save you. If you fail to postpone the trip, then in order to avoid sunstrokes, you should wear closed clothes and a hat, stock up on drinking water, take sun creams. One of the options for replacing long trips can be a visit to local museums, which are in almost every resort place where you can hide from the heat and learn a lot of interesting things. Boat trips to the islands and fishing, water parks, dolphinariums, night entertainment are very popular and popular.

Weather and seasons in Sharm el-Sheikh

Seasons in Sharm el-Sheikh by month, when is the best time to go
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* the best time to visit;
acceptable time to visit;
not recommended time to visit

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Weather and seasons in Hurghada

Seasons in Hurghada by month, when is the best time to go
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