Beat the heat · Hurghada

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

In July, Hurghada averages 34.7 °C at the warmest time of day. Feluka's planner fills no full day in July, against 2 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 Hurghada get, month by month?

Jan21°
Feb22°
Mar24°
Apr28°
May31°
Jun34°
Jul35°
Aug35°
Sept33°
Oct30°
Nov26°
Dec23°

Average high, °C. Hotter months are marked.

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

In the openMostly shadedIndoors
El Sakia Beach120 min
Old Vic Beach120 min
Sand City80 min
Hurghada Marina75 min
El Dahar Bazars60 min
El Mamsha Park60 min
Hurghada Grand Aquarium45 min
Hurghada Fish Market30 min
Al Mina Mosque15 min
Hurghada Museum0 min
Senzo Mall0 min

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

What should you see early in the day?

El Sakia Beach

about 120 min

A beach pavilion open 9 am to 5 pm, where reviews mention sunbeds, snorkeling by the corals and an entrance fee.

What to do there
  • Rent a sunbed
  • Snorkel by the corals

Sakkala and the Marina6RCV+F2 Hurghada 1, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Old Vic Beach

about 120 min

A relaxed salt-water beach with rental chairs; its listing shows no opening hours.

What to do there
  • Swim in the salt water
  • Sunbathe or picnic on the beach
  • Rent a chair

Sheraton Road and El MamshaHurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 1963210, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Sand City

about 90 min

An open-air museum of historical and imaginative sand sculptures by artists from around the world.

What to do there
  • See sand sculptures by artists from around the world
  • Take a photo with a camel

Senzo and Sand CitySafaga road, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 1962001, EgyptBest: morning, golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

Where can you spend the middle of the day?

Hurghada Museum

about 75 min

The first antiquities museum in the Red Sea Governorate, with 2000 artifacts from ancient Egypt to the modern era.

What to do there
  • See 2000 artifacts from ancient Egypt to the Islamic era
  • Hire an audio guide (separate fee)
  • Look for the mummies and sarcophagi

Magawish and El HadabaEl-Nasr, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 84511, EgyptBest: late morning, golden hour, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Senzo Mall

about 90 min

A shopping mall since 2009 with international brands, a food court, a hypermarket and a kids' play area.

What to do there
  • Shop international brands
  • Eat at the food court
  • Change money or stock up at the supermarket

Senzo and Sand City3RWC+6Q Hurghada 1, EgyptBest: afternoon, golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

Al Halaka Fish Restaurant

about 75 min

A seafood restaurant by the Mina Mosque, open noon to midnight; reviews mention seafood soup and fresh fish most.

What to do there
  • Start with the seafood soup
  • Order the fresh fish
  • Try the calamari or the fried shrimp

Sakkala and the Marina6RHR+MQ Hurghada 1, EgyptBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Starfish Sheraton

about 75 min

A seafood restaurant on Sheraton Road, open 11 am to 1:30 am; reviews mention fresh fish and seafood soup most.

What to do there
  • Order the fresh fish
  • Start with the seafood soup
  • Try the butterfly shrimps or the lobster

Sakkala and the Marina6RGQ+93M, Sheraton Rd, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 1965133, EgyptBest: lunch, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Andy Foul Restaurant

about 60 min

An Egyptian restaurant open 24 hours; reviews mention falafel, baba ghanoush and local food.

What to do there
  • Order the falafel
  • Try the baba ghanoush
  • Have the fava beans or the lentil soup

Sheraton Road and El Mamsha6R6R+C2 Hurghada 1, EgyptBest: lunch, dinner, late nightOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Gad Restaurants

about 60 min

An Egyptian restaurant in El Dahar, open 24 hours; reviews mention falafel and shawarma most.

What to do there
  • Order the falafel or the shawarma
  • Try the kofta or the lentil soup

El Dahar7R28+Q29, Sakkala, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 1972103, EgyptBest: lunch, dinner, late nightOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Hurghada Grand Aquarium

about 150 min

A marine and freshwater aquarium on Villages Road with an underwater tunnel, a rainforest and a mini zoo.

What to do there
  • Walk through the underwater tunnel
  • Watch the shark feeding, 11 am to noon or 3 to 4 pm
  • Explore the rainforest of tropical birds and reptiles
  • Meet monkeys, birds and rescued animals in the open-air zoo
  • See the whale replica and its sound-and-light show
  • Swim alongside sharks with an instructor

Magawish and El HadabaVillages Road, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 84511, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

What is best at golden hour?

Hurghada Marina

about 90 min

A yacht harbour with a shop-lined walkway, restaurants and bars, where reviews mention sea trips.

What to do there
  • Stroll the walkway lined with shops
  • Eat or drink at a restaurant with outside seating
  • Look for a sea trip from the harbour
  • Join a snorkeling trip
  • Try a submarine trip

Sakkala and the MarinaSaqala Square, Hurghada First, Red Sea Governorate 84511, EgyptBest: golden hour, dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

Al Mina Mosque

about 20 min

The largest mosque in the Red Sea Governorate, with two 40-metre-high minarets, opened in 2012.

What to do there
  • See the two 40-metre-high minarets

Sakkala and the Marina6RHV+W4 Hurghada 1, EgyptBest: early morning, golden hour, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

El Dahar Bazars

about 75 min

The bazaars of El Dahar, the old centre of Hurghada, where reviews mention bargaining, souvenirs and spice shops.

What to do there
  • Bargain for souvenirs and gifts
  • Browse the spice and papyrus shops

El Dahar7R29+P4X, Al Sgowna, Hurghada 2, Red Sea Governorate 1972101, EgyptBest: golden hour, dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

El Mamsha Park

about 60 min

A promenade on the Touristic Villages road, open 24 hours, where reviews mention cafes, biking and walks.

What to do there
  • Walk the tourist promenade
  • Cycle along the walkway
  • Stop at one of the cafes

Sheraton Road and El Mamsha5RRJ+3W Hurghada 1, EgyptBest: golden hour, dinner, eveningOn the map ›Something wrong?

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

Sand City

about 90 min

An open-air museum of historical and imaginative sand sculptures by artists from around the world.

What to do there
  • See sand sculptures by artists from around the world
  • Take a photo with a camel

Senzo and Sand CitySafaga road, Hurghada 1, Red Sea Governorate 1962001, EgyptBest: morning, golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?

In short

See the 3 open-air places early in the day; spend the hot hours at the 7 indoor or shaded ones.

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