Should I go to Egypt in September

Vacation in Egypt in September and what is the weather like there

The beach in the bay of Sharm el-Maya

Egypt is popular for holidays throughout the year. It is pleasant to be here both in winter and in summer. The autumn months are also no exception and choosing a trip to this country in September is definitely worth it. However, there are certain peculiarities in the rest in the autumn period and you need to know them before planning a vacation in September:

September is the beginning of the velvet season, which will continue in October. The summer heat is gradually starting to give up its positions, at the same time, the sea is still warm. Vacationers with children are getting smaller, however, those who want to spend time at sea are not decreasing. Prices for tours this season are getting much higher. This is the most comfortable period for all types of recreation: by the sea, excursions, entertainment and walks.

There are not many exotic fruits, unlike in July-August. The main fruits of September are bananas, grapes, guava, pears, mangoes, dates, pomegranate. In some places you can find the latest harvests of watermelons, melons, peaches and apricots.

The temperature values of water and air in popular resort areas, such as Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and others, keep approximately the following marks:

The average temperature during the day is about +32℃, and at night it does not drop below +20℃. It is very hot during the day, the air is hot and at noon it is still dangerous to be in the open sun because of the likelihood of sunstroke and burns. Therefore, it is better to spend the midday hours at the hotel or by the pool. In any case, September is a time when you should not neglect sun protection. Be sure to wear hats, use sunscreens and take shelter from the sun's rays. It is better to sunbathe and swim in the morning and after lunch, when the activity of the sun is less. The heat of the day changes to the coolness of the evening quite quickly, the temperature drops immediately by 10 degrees, so you may want to throw on a hoodie for a walk.

The water in the sea in September is the most comfortable, you can swim all day. Throughout the month, it has been holding at +27-28℃. Next to the water, the heat is easier to tolerate, and the variety of marine activities is becoming more and more conducive to this: snorkeling, diving, boat trips on yachts and boats with swimming in the sea, sailing on boats with a transparent bottom to observe corals and fish.

There is no rain in September, the sky is clear and cloudless. Small winds from the sea bring the long-awaited coolness, unlike the harsh and piercing winds of February.

The light day in September is more than 12 hours, it starts to get dark closer to seven:

• 🕑 Exact time of dawn in Egypt(in Sharm el-Sheikh) today: 05:41
• 🕑 Exact sunset time in Egypt(in Sharmel-Sheikh) today: 17:18

Pros and cons of holidays in Egypt in September

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

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

Those who are going on vacation in September should pay attention to hotels that are located as close to the shore as possible. The water is easiest to tolerate the midday heat, which still lasts during this period of time. Therefore, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh or another coastal resort, will do the best. The temperature difference between all of them is not so big, and therefore, if you get to go to one of the resorts, you can choose any one. You can pick up and book online tours to Egypt at prices from a tour operator on these reliable and trusted sites:

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When choosing accommodation, it is better to stay in those hotels that are located on the first or second line from the sea. In this case, it will be easier to survive the heat of the day. As for the beaches in protected coves, then vacationers in September should not pay attention to this, unlike in winter. The wind in this season is more like a light breeze.

With the arrival of September, trips to attractions in Cairo and Luxor, Mount Moses and the monastery of St. Catherine are becoming more and more active. Although the heat still persists, but from the middle to the end of the month it gradually begins to subside. Despite this, it is necessary to take care of protection from sunlight. Clothes on the excursion should be light and buried, cover your head with a panama hat or a scarf, take sunscreen and drinking water with you. Boat trips, snorkeling and diving, and water parks are still popular. This month attracts windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts.

Weather and seasons in Sharm el-Sheikh

Current weather in Sharm el-Sheikh and forecast

Weather and seasons in Hurghada

Current weather in Hurghada and forecast

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