Egypt in July: Weather, Crowds, Events & What to Pack

July is the peak of Egypt’s summer heat: average highs are 41.4°C / 107°F in Luxor, 41.4°C / 107°F in Aswan, 34.8°C / 95°F in Cairo and 35.0°C / 95°F in Hurghada. Luxor and Aswan are at their warmest of the year in this data, so most visitors keep sightseeing short and spend time on the coast.

Key Takeaways

• Luxor’s 41.4°C / 107°F July average high is its highest of the year in this data, with nights near 24.7°C / 76°F.
• Alexandria is the mildest of the six cities by day at 29.9°C / 86°F; Sharm El Sheikh reaches 37.9°C / 100°F.
• July 23 (Revolution Day) is a fixed-date national holiday.
• July 23 (Revolution Day) is a fixed-date national holiday, and the North Coast hosts a summer concert season.

July weather in Egypt by city

Figures are monthly climate normals (long-term averages), not a forecast for a specific week. Luxor and Aswan sit in the desert of Upper Egypt, which is why their days are hotter and their nights cooler than Cairo’s or the coast’s.

How July compares with June and August

Luxor’s average high is 41.4°C / 107°F in July, against 41.3°C / 106°F in June and 41.0°C / 106°F in August (changes of 0.1°C and 0.4°C). Cairo moves from 34.6°C / 94°F to 34.8°C / 95°F to 34.5°C / 94°F over the same three months. Neighbouring guides: Egypt in June and Egypt in August.

Crowds and prices in July

July is outside the October–April window our USA packages recommend. Our best-time guide names December and January as the busiest months, so July is not a peak month at the temple sites, while Red Sea and Mediterranean resorts depend on school-holiday demand.

Holidays and events in July

• July 23 – Revolution Day. A fixed-date national public holiday (a Friday in 2027).
• North Coast concert season. New Alamein, Marassi and beach clubs host concerts in July and August, aimed mainly at Egyptian and Gulf audiences rather than Nile sightseeing. No 2027 line-up has been announced.

The government may move the June 30 day off to Thursday, July 1, 2027 (the 2026 holiday was moved in this way); check the official decree.

What to pack for Egypt in July

Pack ultralight, loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen and electrolyte sachets; swimwear for the coast and a light cover-up for mosques and rural areas (UK FCDO modesty advice). See what to pack for Egypt and what to wear in Egypt.

Best things to do in Egypt in July

• Short, early temple visits. At 41.4°C / 107°F in Luxor, limit the Karnak Temple to the first hours of the day.
• The Grand Egyptian Museum. Indoor sightseeing for the hottest hours: Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Alexandria. Alexandria averages 29.9°C / 86°F by day.
• Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. Hurghada (35.0°C / 95°F high) and Sharm El Sheikh (37.9°C / 100°F high) for beach time.

Plan your July trip

Browse the Egypt tours in July page, or see the 11-day Egypt Travel Package for a trip that includes Red Sea leisure time.

Before you book

Government travel advice for Egypt and the wider region has changed during 2026. Read the current status in our travel advisory guide and check your government’s live advisory before you pay for flights or tours.

Sources: monthly temperature averages from the WMO World Weather Information Service (data supplied by Egypt’s national meteorological service; averages, not forecasts) – worldweather.wmo.int; dress guidance – UK FCDO travel advice; national holidays – Wikipedia: Public holidays in Egypt; concert season – Ahram Online on the North Coast summer concerts. Checked October 5, 2026.

Image: AhmedBeltagy9090, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.