The whole territory of Egypt belongs to two climatic zones. In the areas adjacent to the Mediterranean, the climate is subtropical, and in many populous resorts, including the Red Sea coast - desert tropical. Egypt - a country with a year-round holiday season, although at different times you can relax here with more or less comfort. Let's find out when the tourist season in Egypt begins and ends accordingly.
Since Egypt is located between two large deserts, sometimes this country is called a great oasis. Seasons for recreation in Egypt are divided into hot and cool. For the period from April to October is a hot season, while the cool here lasts from November to the end of March.
Bathing season in Egypt
Local residents call the hot season the time of European rest, and cool - the Russian time. But if you want to buy and sunbathe on the Mediterranean coast, then it's best to choose a period from late spring to early autumn: during this period, the temperature of the sea water will be the most comfortable.
Bathes in the Red Sea, as you know, you can all year round, as the water in it during the summer time heats up to + 28 ° C and above, and even in winter, the temperature of the sea water will be within comfortable 20-21 ° C.
A high tourist season in Egypt is the period of New Year, May Day and November holidays. Low season with the cheapest tours - this time is from 10 to 20 January, then from 20 to 30 June and, finally, from 1 to 20 December. The least comfortable period for rest is considered to be a hot summer, when the air temperature rises to 40 ° C and above. Not everyone likes Egypt and in the wind season, which happens in January-February. At this time, it is better to rest on the Sinai peninsula, for example, in Sharm el-Sheikh, which is protected from the winds by mountains.
In addition, do not go to Egypt during the sandstorm season, which happens in early spring. During a storm, the temperature
From mid-March to May, the jellyfish season begins. This is the time of their reproduction, and the jellyfish come close to the shore. Small jellyfish do not harm, but it's not very pleasant to touch them. There are also purple jellyfish here, which can unpleasantly burn the skin.
For excursions to Egypt, the best time will be spring and autumn. If you come to the country during this period, you can visit the Valley of the Kings, see the pyramids of Giza, make a sea cruise to coral reserves. In winter it is better to go to Cairo or Luxor.