Saint Catherine in August
Things to Do in Saint Catherine in August
August is one of the best (for Red Sea) months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.
- Peak season — cool & dry
- Shoulder — warm & sunny
- Hot — Red Sea peak
- Very hot inland — Red Sea ideal
Best destinations in August
37°C / 29°C seaHurghada · August
Red Sea snorkeling, diving and desert safaris — sunshine all year.
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38°C / 29°C seaSharm El Sheikh · August
Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, colored canyon — diving peaks April–November.
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33°C / inlandCairo · August
Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo — best in cool months.
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38°C / inlandLuxor · August
Karnak, Valley of the Kings and the Nile — open-air sights ideal under 30°C.
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39°C / 30°C seaMarsa Alam · August
Pristine southern Red Sea reefs, dolphins and remote desert beaches.
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39°C / inlandAswan · August
Philae Temple, Abu Simbel and a felucca on the Nile — winter is paradise.
Explore tours29°C / 27°C seaAlexandria · August
Mediterranean history — the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel and the seafront Corniche.
Explore tours40°C / inlandAbu Simbel · August
Ramesses II's twin rock temples above Lake Nasser — Egypt's great southern wonder.
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38°C / 29°C seaDahab · August
Blue Hole, kitesurfing and Bedouin vibes — laid-back coast year-round.
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37°C / 29°C seaEl Gouna · August
Lagoon-side marinas, kitesurfing and upscale dining just 25 km north of Hurghada.
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33°C / inlandGiza · August
The Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum on Cairo's doorstep.
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37°C / 29°C seaMakadi Bay · August
Family beaches and Orange Bay snorkeling — warm sea most of the year.
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37°C / 29°C seaSoma Bay · August
Luxury peninsula resorts with golf, kitesurfing and calm house reefs.
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37°C / 29°C seaSahl Hasheesh · August
A gated bay of five-star resorts, a long sandy beach and a house reef minutes from shore.
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37°C / 29°C seaSafaga · August
Healing sands, kitesurfing and Cairo day-trips by road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Saint Catherine in August?
In August the average air temperature is around 32°C. Expect roughly 12 hours of sunshine per day and very little rain.
Is August a busy time to visit Saint Catherine?
Crowds depend on the destination. Cairo and Luxor are busiest in cool months (Nov–Feb), while the Red Sea resorts stay popular all year.
What should I pack for Egypt in August?
Light cotton layers in cool months, plus a sweater for the desert evenings. In hot months, pack high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, and reef-safe sunblock for snorkeling.
Which destination is best in August?
In August the most-suited destinations are listed above with a 1–5 score. Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh work year-round; Cairo, Luxor and Aswan shine in the cool season.
Are tours cheaper in August?
High season (Christmas, New Year, Easter, Ramadan-adjacent) tends to be priciest. Shoulder months (Mar, May, Sep, Oct) often offer the best price-to-weather ratio.
Things to Do in Saint Catherine in August
August is one of the best (for Red Sea) months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.