Best time to visit Egypt in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Egypt — the country-average travel-comfort score is 95.3/100. The best months are April, October, November.
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Weather in Egypt in May
Typical weather across Egypt in May: average high 32°C, low 18.6°C, about 0.4 mm of rain, and 12.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among Egypt's cities, Alexandria has the best weather in May (score 99/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Egypt avg | Best city (Alexandria) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 95.3 | 99 |
| High / Low | 32° / 18.6° | 27.3° / 17.7° |
| Precipitation | 0.4 mm | 6.3 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 12.3 | 12.4 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Egypt. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Egypt.
When to visit Egypt in other months
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