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Visiting Egypt in May

May is one of the best months to visit Egypt for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in May is much warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright.

May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Egypt with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in May is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into June.

Also consider visiting Egypt in one of the other best months of June, September, October, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

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Can you sunbathe in Egypt in May?

Yes, May is a great time for sunbathing in Egypt.

May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

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Can you swim in Egypt in May?

Yes, May is an excellent month for swimming in Egypt with very warm sea temperatures 26°C (78°F).

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Is May a good time to holiday in Egypt?

Yes, May is a great time for a holiday in Egypt.

May has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (92°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 77.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.1cm (0.0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between. Sea temperatures are a very warm 26°C (78°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Egypt with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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Is Egypt warm in May?

Yes, Egypt is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Egypt in May is 34°C (92°F). The average maximum temperature is 30°C (86°) in the previous month and 37°C (98°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Egypt in May is 29°C (83°F). The average temperature is 25°C (77°F) in the previous month and 32°C (89°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Egypt in May?

The average day light hours per day in Egypt in May are 13.5. The sunshine percentage is 77.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright.

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Temperature in Egypt in May

The weather in May is much warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise into June. The average maximum temperature in Egypt in May is 34°C (92°F). The average maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F) in the previous month and 37°C (98°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Egypt in May is 29°C (83°F). The average temperature is 25°C (77°F) in the previous month and 32°C (89°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Egypt in May is 24°C (75°F). The minimum temperature is 21°C (69°F) in the previous month and 27°C (81°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Egypt in May

The days in May are longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into June. May has slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise slightly into June. During May the average day light hours are 13.5 per day in Egypt. The sunshine percentage is 77.2% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 10.5hrs making the days very long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Egypt in May is typically 12.6 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Egypt in May

The average sea water temperature in Egypt in May is 25.6°C (78.1°F) which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. The sea temperature in May is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into June.

Rainfall in Egypt in May

May weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. The average total rainfall in Egypt in May is 0.1cm (0.0inches) and on average there are 0.1 rainy days in May making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Egypt in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Egypt in May is 14°C (58°F) which is comfortable for everyone. The dew point is 13°C (55°F) in the previous month and 16°C (16°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Egypt in May is typically 49.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 54.2% in the previous month and 45.4% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Egypt in May is typically 30.6%. The average relative humidity is 34% in the previous month and 28.6% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Egypt in May

The average maximum wind speed in Egypt in May is typically 33KM/H (20MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 31KM/H (20MPH) in the previous month and 35KM/H (22MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Egypt in May is typically 20KM/H (13MPH). The average wind speed is 19KM/H (12MPH) in the previous month and 23KM/H (14MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Egypt in May is from the South.

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