Hurghada weather in May
Hurghada averages 31°C by day and 24°C at night in May, with the sea at 25°C and 0 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It warms up by about 3°C into June.
Day
31°C
Night
24°C
Sea
25°C
Rainy days
0
Flight from London
5h
What May feels like
May is hot in Hurghada: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
It rarely rains: about 0 wet days on average.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Hurghada is the #9 warmest in May, and #3 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in May?
These are hotter than Hurghada this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Hurghada weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Hurghada.
Hurghada in May: quick answers
Is Hurghada hot in May?
May is hot in Hurghada: proper beach weather. Average highs are 31°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Hurghada in May?
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Hurghada in May?
It rarely rains: about 0 wet days on average.
What is the warmest month in Hurghada?
August, at an average high of 35°C. The coolest is January at 21°C.
How long is the flight to Hurghada from the UK?
About 5h direct from London, estimated from the 3,927 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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