Beat the heat · El Gouna

El Gouna in the heat: what to see early, and where to spend midday

Feluka's guide · El Gouna · 9 places

In July, El Gouna averages 36.2 °C at the warmest time of day. Feluka's planner fills no full day in July, against 1 in January. Plan the open-air sights for early in the day and keep the middle of the day indoors or in the shade.

How hot does El Gouna get, month by month?

Jan21°
Feb22°
Mar25°
Apr29°
May32°
Jun35°
Jul36°
Aug37°
Sept35°
Oct31°
Nov27°
Dec23°

Average high, °C. Hotter months are marked.

How long will you be in the sun at each place?

In the openMostly shadedIndoors
Orca Dive Club240 min
KBC El Gouna Kite Centre180 min
Sliders Cable Park180 min
Mangroovy Beach150 min
Zeytouna Beach150 min
Abu Tig Marina90 min
Downtown El Gouna90 min
El Gouna Mosque5 min

Minutes in the open sun during a visit, as the guide records them.

What should you see early in the day?

Orca Dive Club

about 240 min

A diving centre at Abu Tig Marina with PADI, CMAS and SSI courses and daily boat trips to reefs and wrecks; open 8 am to 6 pm.

What to do there
  • Dive the reefs and wrecks on a daily boat trip
  • Take a one-day introduction to diving
  • Rent diving equipment

Abu Tig MarinaAbou Tig Marina, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 1982710Best: morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

KBC El Gouna Kite Centre

about 180 min

A kitesurf and wingfoil centre on Northern Mangroovy Beach with instructors, gear to rent and a pool; open 8:30 am to 6 pm.

What to do there
  • Take a kitesurf lesson with a professional instructor
  • Rent kite gear
  • Swim in the pool or have lunch at the beach bar

MangroovyBuzzha Beach / Northern Mangroovy Beach, Kite Center Rd, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 84513Best: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Mangroovy Beach

about 150 min

One of El Gouna's two main beaches, with shallow water; the listing shows no opening hours.

What to do there
  • Swim in the shallow sea
  • Join the weekend sunset sessions at Zouni Beach Club
  • Order food and drinks by the sea at Zouni Beach Club

Mangroovy1 Kite Center Rd, Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate 1982710Best: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Zeytouna Beach

about 150 min

A beach on its own island, linked to Downtown by a shuttle boat; open 6 am to 6 pm and reviews mention snorkelling.

What to do there
  • Take the shuttle boat from Downtown to the island
  • Snorkel over the reef
  • Walk out along the pier
  • Eat or drink at the beach bar and restaurant

Zeytouna BeachCM2J+RP9, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 1982710Best: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Where can you spend the middle of the day?

Zomba Restaurant

about 60 min

Egyptian street food in Downtown, koshari, falafel, foul and grills; open 8 am to 11:30 pm.

What to do there
  • Eat koshari or molokhia
  • Have falafel and foul for breakfast

Downtown and KafrEntrance, Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate 1982710Best: morning, lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

El Gouna Mosque

about 15 min

The town's mosque, named by Wikipedia alongside its Coptic church; the listing shows no opening hours.

Downtown and KafrHurghada, Red Sea Governorate 1982710Best: late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

What is best at golden hour?

Abu Tig Marina

about 90 min

The marina at the heart of El Gouna, with yachts, cafes, bars and restaurants on the waterfront; open 24 hours.

What to do there
  • Stroll the waterfront among the yachts
  • Rent a boat
  • Eat at the waterfront restaurants and cafes
  • Walk the marina and spot yachts

Abu Tig MarinaS Marina Rd, Hurghada 2, Red Sea GovernorateBest: late morning, afternoon, golden hour, dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Downtown El Gouna

about 90 min

The town centre around Tamr Henna Square, with shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars; open 24 hours.

What to do there
  • Shop for local crafts and boutiques
  • Eat and drink in the restaurants and bars
  • Ride a tuk-tuk around town

Downtown and KafrUnnamed Road, Hurghada, Red Sea GovernorateBest: late morning, afternoon, golden hour, dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

La Playa

about 90 min

A Kafr restaurant with lagoon views, cocktails and a beachfront setting; open 9 am to midnight.

What to do there
  • Have a cocktail with a view of the lagoon
  • Order the steak

Downtown and KafrKafr, Red Sea Governorate 84513Best: lunch, golden hour, dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

Mangroovy Beach

about 150 min

One of El Gouna's two main beaches, with shallow water; the listing shows no opening hours.

What to do there
  • Swim in the shallow sea
  • Join the weekend sunset sessions at Zouni Beach Club
  • Order food and drinks by the sea at Zouni Beach Club

Mangroovy1 Kite Center Rd, Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate 1982710Best: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?

Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.

In short

See the 4 open-air places early in the day; spend the hot hours at the 2 indoor or shaded ones.

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