With the approach of spring, people are increasingly thinking about where to spend their holidays. If it falls on summer time, then the choice of tourist destinations is huge. These are Russian resorts and foreign recreation areas. Many of our compatriots, who prefer to bask under the gentle rays of the sun after a long winter, turn their eyes to Egypt, a country visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.
Everyone who has planned a trip to Egypt in June is interested in what the weather is like in the resorts of this country at this time. Therefore, we will dwell on the description of climatic conditions in more detail.
Features of the weather in June
In Egypt, the hot season begins in April and lasts until October. At the same time, there is no large outflow of tourists at local resorts, as, for example, in the UAE. Heat is much easier to bear in dry climates and does not interfere with pleasant rest.
Egyptian resorts highly appreciated by travelersfrom different countries. Judging by the reviews, in June the weather in Egypt is almost the same in all areas, although there are some differences. For example, the north of Egypt is in a desert subtropical climate, the rest of the country is in a tropical climate. Probably, for some, these terms do not mean anything, so let's move on to the numbers.
Egypt always has a very hot June. In the resorts of the Mediterranean Sea, for example, in Alexandria, during the daytime, the air temperature ranges from +27 to +35 ° С. The resorts of the Red Sea (Makadi, Dahab, Safaga, Marsa Alam, Hurghada, El Gouna, Sharm El Sheikh,) delight vacationers with more constant temperature indicators than in Mediterranean cities, where in the middle of the month the air can warm up to +37 ° S.
Nights on the Red Sea coast are also warm - from +25 to +30 °C. Off the banks of the Nile (in Luxor, Aswan), where tourists are taken on excursions, the weather is even hotter in June. In Egypt, the air temperature in these areas during the day sometimes reaches +44 ° C, but on average it is +39 ° C. They save at this time not so hot and suffocating nights, when the air temperature does not exceed +28 ° С. In the central part of the country, unlike the coastal regions, there are small temperature differences throughout the month, although it is definitely not cold.
Cairo weather
We continue to figure out what the weather is like in Egypt in June. In the capital of the country, Cairo, it is also very hot at this time: in the daytime, the thermometer can rise to + 43 ° C, but on average it is about + 39 ° C. And the evenings and nights are probably the mostcool in the country during this period - from +20 to +26 °С.
Humidity and Precipitation
As you can see, the weather in Egypt is very hot and dry in June. There is not a single cloudy or rainy day throughout June - a bright and hot sun shines over the country. At the beginning of the month, the wind increases, but it is warm, and only disperses the hot air, bringing relief to tourists who are not used to such temperatures.
June is the sunniest and brightest month of the year with over 14 hours of daylight. It always dawns very sharply and quickly, at about six in the morning.
Egypt water temperature in June
In June in Egypt, the Red Sea is warmer than the Mediterranean and swimming in it is much more pleasant. The average water temperature in it is about + 27 ° C, while by the end it rises by two degrees. In Sharm or Hurghada, it is about the same. Farther north, Taba, however, is one or two degrees colder.
Slightly cooler Mediterranean. In the Alexandria region in early June, it warms up to only +23°C, and by the end of the month to +26°C. According to people who vacationed in this sunny country at the beginning of summer, buying a tour to Egypt in June is quite justified given the climatic conditions.
Which resort to choose
For tourists who do not tolerate intense heat, the climate in the vicinity of Alexandria is most suitable. Despite the fact that the temperature of sea water there is slightly lower than in other parts of the country, during the daytime the thermometer rises.up to +28 °C. Evening and night give freshness and coolness.
When coming to Egypt in June, do not rush to go on an excursion to the pyramids of Giza. In this area during the daytime temperatures can reach +48 °C. Postpone sightseeing until the heat wave ends.
The Aswan resort in June has a very high level of humidity, and therefore you should not visit it at this time. For lovers of diving and other water sports, the resort of Dahab is suitable. It rarely rains here, and the weather in June is quite comfortable for a beach holiday - not the hottest air temperature (+32 °C) and warm sea (+28 °C).
In addition to the listed resorts, in June you can fully relax in Marsa Alam and Hurghada, where vacationers can visit many entertainment complexes. Luxury hotels are located in Sharm El Sheikh and Soma Bay. A mild climate and comfortable living conditions await tourists in El Gouna, Nuweiba and El Quzair. Always calm and calm weather in June at the he alth resort of Safaga.
June Entertainment
Based on numerous reviews of tourists in Egypt in June, it can be argued that at this time it is more interesting and more fun in large cities - Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, Alexandria and Cairo. Although there is something to do in smaller resorts.
Rest in this country will be remembered by many if the hotel where tourists stay has animation. In this case, you can play a little on the beach or by the pool, and in the evening, without leaving the hotel, take part in various shows. Animators entertain guests from 10.00 tomidnight, taking only short breaks. Most hotels also have children's entertainers, so you can safely plan a vacation with the kids.
June is the best time for water sports: parasailing, surfing, water skiing, kite surfing, bananas, buns, catamarans, etc.
Diving
The most comfortable weather in Egypt is in early June or in the middle of the month. In the last decade, the days become even hotter, and this does not allow you to go on a trip to the desert. Nevertheless, even at this time, trips to Egypt are very popular: the Red Sea is famous for its excellent diving conditions.
Snorkeling and diving lovers have long been attracted by the beauty of the underwater world of this sea, and the resorts have all the conditions for classes: dive stations, dive schools, as well as equipment rentals in all hotels. Among divers around the world, the Blue Hole, located in the Sinai near the resort of Dahab, has gained immense popularity. An underwater descent into a vertical well begins right in the bay, not far from the coast. Divers who once visited Dahab return after diving with full albums of colorful photos and a lot of vivid impressions. However, only experienced divers can afford such an adventure.
All hotels have diving centers where, under the guidance of experienced instructors, those who wish can learn to dive. In addition to traditional diving, those who wish can do its variety - river diving. This is a fascinating survey of sunken ships. And then you cancool off in the water parks that are in Sharm, Makadi and Hurghada.
Entertainment
You can supplement your beach holiday in June with excursions. Let's not hide it - in the heat it is quite difficult to travel in the desert, but with a good supply of water, a hat and sunscreen, such a trip will give you pleasure. In almost all resort cities of the country there are offices of many tour agencies and representatives of travel agencies that organize trips.
In June, you can take part in safari tours, ATV trips through the desert and to the Bedouin village, walks on a yacht, a glass bottom boat, etc. Separately, it should be said about trips to ancient cities. Egypt is a country with a very interesting history. Ancient objects have survived to this day. We have already said that in June the weather in Egypt is not conducive to visiting historical sites, which are mostly located under the hot sun in the open. Therefore, it is more expedient to choose the Thousand and One Nights Palace, St. Catherine's Monastery and the singing fountain show for visiting.
The town of Safaga, located on the east coast, is one of the original corners of the country. The remains of the harbor of the pharaohs are kept here, the cathedral of the god Serapis is located, as well as the Turkish fortress of the 16th century.
Holy places tours
Although it is very hot in Egypt in summer, Orthodox Christians celebrate the feast of the Trinity in June. Therefore, tourists are offered a mini-tour to the shrines of the country, where back in the 1st centuryChristianity came from Palestine. The oldest and most popular of them is the Church of St. Catherine in the vicinity of Sharm el-Sheikh. It is known among believers thanks to the Basilica of the Transfiguration, the chapel of the Virgin Mary, the Burning Bush. The majestic marble structures and unique mosaics of the monastery make a huge impression even on atheists. The sanctity of this land is felt in the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, where travel agencies organize regular trips.
Hurghada
The closest resort to these attractions is the resort of Hurghada.
And in the city itself you can see the Christian Coptic church, which was built in the Eastern Byzantine style. 30 kilometers from Hurghada is an ethnic village of Bedouins. Fans of ethnography tend to get on this excursion. Here you can see fakirs juggling with torches and "walking" on hot coals. There is a zoo in the village, which brings together the inhabitants of the desert.
Egypt in June: reviews and recommendations from tourists
A trip to Egypt at any time of the year leaves a lot of pleasant impressions and memories. June is no exception in this sense. However, it should be borne in mind that the weather at this time is very hot, so for elderly people who do not tolerate heat well, families with small children, it is better to choose another time to visit the country or choose a resort with cooler air temperatures (Alexandria, for example).
Experienced travelers recommend to anyone planning a trip to Egyptin June:
- Take care of your hat and sunscreen. The weather in Egypt at this time is insidious: the risk of overheating and heat stroke is high.
- Spend more time in the shade during the day and avoid direct sunlight.
- Swim and sunbathe in the morning or evening.
- Try local fruits, including exotic ones. The hotel restaurants offer watermelons and melons, apples and bananas, strawberries and grapefruits. In mid-June, Egypt harvests delicious mangoes.
If you have vacationed in Egypt at the beginning of summer, share your impressions in the comments to the article. They will be useful to everyone who is just planning such a trip.
