Hurghada Travel Guide

When to visit Hurghada: March to May, warm and dry with pleasant Red Sea water temperatures for diving

When is the best time to visit Hurghada?

Avg Temp

22–28°C

Rainfall

Negligible, near 0mm/month

Best Time

March to May, warm and dry with pleasant Red Sea water temperatures for diving

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Moby Dick Restaurant
Seafood · $$
A long-running seafood restaurant on Sheraton Road known for fresh grilled Red Sea catch and calamari.
El Sayadin El Dahar
Seafood/Egyptian · $$
A local favorite in the old town (El Dahar) serving fresh fish chosen straight from the display and grilled to order.
Portofino Marina Restaurant
Italian · $$$
A marina-front Italian restaurant popular for sunset dinners overlooking the boats at Hurghada Marina.
Nomad's Restaurant
Egyptian · $$
A relaxed spot near Sekalla known for Egyptian mezze and shisha with a laid-back beach-town atmosphere.
Papas Bar
Bar
A long-standing expat and tourist bar on Sheraton Road with live sports screenings and cheap beer.
Little Buddha
Lounge/Nightclub
A stylish lounge and club at the Marina known for its Buddha-themed decor and late-night DJ sets.

Hurghada Museum
Ancient Egyptian history
A modern museum on the Corniche displaying pharaonic artifacts and royal mummies in air-conditioned galleries.

Mahmya Island
Island beach · 45-minute boat ride
A protected island beach off the Giftun Islands with turquoise shallows, reachable by a short boat trip from the marina.
Makadi Bay
Sandy resort beach · 20 km south of city center
A wide sandy bay south of central Hurghada lined with resort beaches and calm, shallow swimming water.