Should I go to Egypt in November
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Holidays in Egypt in November and what is the weather like there
Egypt is a great place to relax all year round, and late autumn is no exception. On the contrary, trips in November are the best time and the right choice. Learn about some of the features of the November vacation here:
November, by local standards, is considered a low season. Egyptians wear jackets and wrap themselves in warm clothes. In contrast, for Russians, late autumn is one of the most comfortable periods. The weather pleases tourists with warm and sunny days, the opportunity to swim and sunbathe. Therefore, many people prefer to change the situation and soak up the sun.
To the pleasant moments of November, we will note a wide variety of juicy and tasty fruits: oranges, bananas, pomegranates, guava, strawberries, kumquats, tangerines, mangoes, dates, ashta.
In the popular Egyptian resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, as well as others, average air, water and precipitation temperatures are maintained at approximately the following values:
Sharm el-Sheikh | Hurghada | Cairo | |
Absolute Maximum ℃ | 37 | 35,3 | 37,2 |
Average Temperature ℃ | 23,8 | 21,9 | 19,4 |
The Absolute Minimum ℃ | 14 | 11 | 5 |
Water Temperature ℃ | 26 | 25 | - |
Precipitation, mm. | 3,3 | 2 | 3,8 |
The average air values are noticeably decreasing, but this does not affect the general atmosphere much. During the day, the temperature stays at +21-23, although it really rises to +25-26. If you are going to spend a lot of time on the beach or by the pool, a sun cream will not hurt. In the evenings it gets much colder, the air cools down to +18-20 with sunset, and at night to +16, so you will need a warm sweatshirt and jeans. During the day, light summer clothes and a baseball cap are enough.
Sea water cools down more slowly in November, the time is great for a long swim. The temperature regime of the water is kept at +25℃, it will begin to decrease only from the middle of the month. Boat trips, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular.
Precipitation in Egypt at all resorts is rare. Usually the most falls in winter in Cairo or Sharma and will not cause much inconvenience. As for November, precipitation is possible with a probability of 2 millimeters. And if they do, they will take a day or two within a month, pass quickly and the sun will come out again.
There are few or practically no cloudy days in November. In the conditions of the cool season, they can become a hindrance in order to sunbathe and swim in the sea. In this case, you can always find a backup option and spend time by the pool or take a walk around the neighborhood.
One of the unpleasant moments can be winds. By the end of the month, they are getting stronger and colder, winter is approaching. This is especially felt in the morning and at sunset, hoodies and windbreakers are already needed. During the day, T-shirts and shorts are still more in use. If you relax on the beach, it is better to choose a place protected from the wind.
The light day, unfortunately, is getting shorter, it gets dark already at six o'clock in the evening:
- 🕑 Exact time of dawn in Egypt(in Sharm el-Sheikh) today: 06:38
- 🕑 Exact sunset time in Egypt(in Sharmel-Sheikh) today: 17:04
Pros and cons of a holiday in Egypt in November
And now let's summarize and list the pros and cons of a holiday in Egypt in November:
✔ Advantages of holidays in Egypt in November
- The weather is comfortable, there is no unbearable heat.
- From the middle to the end of November, there are few vacationers on the beaches and on sightseeing trips.
- Prices for flights, accommodation and excursions are falling, you can buy tours at a very good price.
- You can comfortably sunbathe and swim.
- Lots of cheap fruit.
- You can go with children.
- You can go to Egypt for a long winter to wait out the winter.
- This is a great time for kite surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling, diving.
- The best time for excursions.
❌ Disadvantages of holidays in Egypt in November
- Short daylight hours.
- A cold wind blows in the evenings, you will need warm clothes.
Where is it better to go to Egypt in November and tips on choosing a place to stay
In cool November, it is better to choose the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for a vacation, as it is more protected from the winds. At the same time, the water and air temperature indicators in both Charm and Hurghada are about the same, they differ only by a couple of degrees. It is worth giving preference to one of them or another resort only if you consciously choose a tour to Egypt without reference to time and price, but if a cheap tour to one of the many resorts turns up, then you need to take any one without hesitation. In addition, November can please with favorable offers. You can pick up and book online tours at the lowest prices from a tour operator on these reliable and trusted sites:
- ✈ Tours to Egypt on Onlinetours.ru
- ✈ Tours to Egypt on Travelata.ru (🎁 here are the promo codes for a discount when buying)
- ✈ Tours to Egypt on Level.Travel
- ✈ Tours to Egypt to Fly.ru
When choosing a hotel, pay attention to its location. The better it is protected from the winds, the more pleasant the rest will be.
In November, the weather conditions are great for sightseeing holidays and trips to Cairo, Luxor, the pyramids of Giza, Mount Moses. You can relax on boat trips on yachts, take a cruise on the Nile, see the beauty of the underwater world by snorkeling or diving. You can enjoy spending time at the water park or go to the museum. November disposes to any kind of rest.
Weather and seasons in Sharm el-Sheikh
Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* the best time to visit;
acceptable time to visit;
not recommended time to visit
Current weather in Sharm el-Sheikh and forecast
Weather and seasons in Hurghada
Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* the best time to visit;
acceptable time to visit;
not recommended time to visit
Current weather in Hurghada and forecast
- 13 Янв6:00+14°C4м/сВлаж. 64%
- 13 Янв15:00+21°C3м/сВлаж. 53%
- 14 Янв0:00+16°C3м/сВлаж. 63%
- 14 Янв9:00+17°C3м/сВлаж. 49%
- 14 Янв18:00+20°C2м/сВлаж. 50%
- 15 Янв3:00+18°C6м/сВлаж. 42%
- 15 Янв12:00+24°C6м/сВлаж. 27%
- 15 Янв21:00+19°C5м/сВлаж. 33%
- 16 Янв6:00+18°C6м/сВлаж. 35%
- 16 Янв15:00+25°C9м/сВлаж. 31%
- 17 Янв0:00+19°C8м/сВлаж. 43%
- 17 Янв9:00+17°C9м/сВлаж. 61%
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