This page is the data reference for Egypt weather in February: exact night and day temperatures for five regions, sea temperature, rainfall, wind and daylight hours, all pulled from the same verified 1991 to 2020 climate normals we use across our month by month guides. If you already know you want to travel and need help deciding when, which route to take or what a trip costs, our companion decision guide covers half term dates, flights from the UK, the Abu Simbel sun festival and full pricing (linked in the section below). Here, the focus stays on the numbers.
Egypt Weather February: The Quick Answer
Cairo runs roughly 11 to 21°C, Luxor 9 to 25°C, Aswan 11 to 26°C, Hurghada 12 to 24°C with the sea at 21°C, and Sharm el-Sheikh 15 to 24°C with the sea also at 21°C. Rain is close to non existent everywhere except Cairo, which still sees only a couple of wet days all month. Wind stays light to moderate, daylight runs a touch over 11 hours, and humidity is low and dry away from the coast.
February Temperatures in Egypt, City by City
These figures are 1991 to 2020 climate normals from Climates to Travel (a standard 30 year WMO reference period), the same source used for our full 12 month, 5 region temperature table and kept consistent with our companion January weather guide so the months compare cleanly.
| Region | Night (min) | Day (max) | Sea | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 11°C | 21°C | not coastal | 8.5 hrs/day |
| Luxor | 9°C | 25°C | not coastal | 8.5 hrs/day |
| Aswan | 11°C | 26°C | not coastal | 10 hrs/day |
| Hurghada (Red Sea) | 12°C | 24°C | 21°C | 10 hrs/day |
| Sharm el-Sheikh (Sinai) | 15°C | 24°C | 21°C | 9 hrs/day |
| Alexandria (Mediterranean) | 10°C | 19°C | 17°C | 7 hrs/day |
Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast sit outside every standard Nile and Red Sea itinerary, but they are worth including here for a genuinely complete regional picture: February is both cooler and cloudier on the north coast than anywhere on the classic tourist circuit.
How to Read These February Averages
The "night" and "day" columns above are 30 year averages, not a forecast for any single trip: night (min) is the average overnight low just before dawn, and day (max) is the average early to mid afternoon high, the two ends of a normal February day rather than a constant temperature. A given week can run a degree or two either side of the norm, warmer during a run of clear, still days or cooler if a cold front briefly pushes down from the Mediterranean. What these figures are reliable for is comparison: they tell you honestly that Aswan runs warmer than Cairo in February, that the Red Sea is at its coldest point of the year, and that rain is a non event everywhere except the capital, which is exactly the kind of planning information a single week's forecast cannot give you months in advance.
Sea Temperature in Egypt in February
The Red Sea sits at 21°C off both Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh in February, its coolest reading of the entire year, a degree below January, because water temperature lags air temperature by several weeks even as the air itself is warming again. It climbs steadily from March onward and does not return to its February low until the following winter. The Mediterranean off Alexandria runs colder still, at 17°C, reflecting a different current system and latitude entirely from the Red Sea.
Cooler water does not mean poor diving. February's light winds and largely rain free skies keep the Red Sea calm and the surface undisturbed for long stretches, so underwater visibility is commonly reported at 30 to 40 metres off both Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, among the clearest readings of the year. The trade off is comfort rather than clarity: most divers and snorkellers want a wetsuit in February where a swimsuit alone would do in August.
Rainfall in Egypt in February
February is one of the driest months anywhere south of Cairo. Luxor and Sharm el-Sheikh average 0mm of rain across the whole month, Aswan barely registers at 0.1mm, and Hurghada sees just 0.2mm, in each case effectively zero rain days on the calendar. Cairo is the one exception on the standard circuit, averaging 7.2mm spread over about 2 days, still a fraction of what a British February delivers. None of these figures are forecasts: they are 30 year averages, so any single February can run a little wetter or drier than the norm, particularly in Cairo and on the Mediterranean coast.
Wind in Egypt in February
Average wind speeds stay light to moderate through February: around 6.7 kph in Luxor, 13.2 kph in Cairo, 14.3 kph in Aswan, 15.3 kph in Sharm el-Sheikh and 20 kph in Hurghada, which sits more exposed on the open Red Sea coast and is one reason the town draws windsurfers and kitesurfers through the winter months. None of this is the khamsin, the hot, dust laden southerly wind that affects Egypt mainly from March into May: February sits before that season begins, which is part of why the month reads as calm and settled compared with what follows it.
Daylight and Sunshine Hours in February
Daylight runs a little over 11 hours everywhere in the country in February, from 11 hours 10 minutes in Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh to 11 hours 25 minutes in Aswan, since day length varies only slightly with Egypt's relatively low latitude spread. Sunshine hours differ more: Cairo and Luxor average 8.5 hours of bright sunshine a day, Sharm el-Sheikh 9 hours, and Aswan and Hurghada 10 hours, reflecting clearer, less humid skies further south and along the Red Sea coast. Alexandria, the cloudiest of the six regions in February, averages closer to 7 hours.
Humidity in Egypt in February
Humidity drops sharply the further south and inland you travel. Aswan is the driest of the five main cities at around 30 percent, giving the desert air that made it a preferred winter retreat for early 20th century travellers. Luxor and Hurghada both sit around 44 percent, Sharm el-Sheikh at 41 percent, and Cairo the most humid of the group at 55 percent, still a dry reading by most standards. Low humidity is part of why 21°C in Aswan feels noticeably more comfortable underfoot than the same number would in a damp UK February.
Sun Strength and UV in February
February's cooler air temperature disguises how strong the sun still is at midday, particularly in Upper Egypt and on the Red Sea coast, where the sky is close to cloudless for the whole month and the sun sits high given Egypt's latitude. Sunburn is a genuine risk on a clear February afternoon at Giza, Karnak or on a Nile cruise sun deck, even with a cool breeze taking the edge off the air temperature. High factor sun cream, a hat and sunglasses matter as much in February as in high summer, and the light reflecting off pale limestone temple walls and the river adds to the exposure. This is one area where the low air temperature genuinely misleads people packing for the trip.
What the Weather Is Like in Egypt in February
February keeps the same dry, largely cloudless pattern as January, with daytime warmth building a few degrees across the board. This is the weather in Egypt in February in a sentence: mild, dry and bright, with the desert interior warming faster than the coast and the Nile Valley the most comfortable part of the country for a full day outdoors. Clear or near clear skies hold on most days, and the humidity that can make late summer sticky on the coast is entirely absent.
Compared with January, expect Cairo two degrees warmer by day, Luxor and Aswan climbing a similar amount, and the Red Sea resorts warming slightly in the air even as the sea itself dips to its lowest point of the year. Egypt weather in February overall reads as an improvement on January almost everywhere except the water.
How Hot Does Egypt Get in February?
Not especially hot by Egyptian standards, which is exactly the point of visiting now rather than in July. Daytime highs run from 21°C in Cairo up to 24 to 26°C in Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, comfortably warm rather than punishing. Is Egypt hot in February? Not for sightseeing: you can walk around Giza, Karnak or the Valley of the Kings at midday without the heat becoming a problem, which stops being true from May onward. How hot is Egypt in February compared with summer gives the clearest picture: February's 24 to 26°C south of Cairo is roughly 15 to 20°C cooler than the same cities in July and August.
Temperature in Egypt in February: Day and Night
By day, 21°C in Cairo rising to 24 to 26°C the further south and east you travel. By night, the picture is still properly cool: 9°C in Luxor, 11°C in Cairo and Aswan, and 12 to 15°C on the Red Sea coast. That gap of 10 to 15°C between day and night is the main practical fact to plan around, whatever the exact egypt temperature february figure a given source quotes: pack layers, not a single outfit for the day.
What to Pack for Egypt in February
Cotton and linen layers for daytime, a fleece or warm jumper for evenings and early starts, a hat and sunglasses, sun cream at SPF 30 or higher despite the cooler air, a scarf for religious sites, and closed shoes that cope with dusty temple floors. Because daytime and night time figures sit 10 to 15°C apart almost everywhere in February, packing a single mid weight layer that adds or removes easily works better than one thick coat, which tends to be too warm for a sunny Luxor afternoon and still not quite enough for a chilly Nile deck after dark. Given February's near total absence of rain everywhere except Cairo, a compact umbrella or light rain shell is a low priority item rather than an essential, though worth packing if your trip includes Cairo or Alexandria specifically. If you plan to dive or snorkel, a 3mm to 5mm wetsuit makes February's 21°C sea comfortable for longer sessions, and a windproof layer earns its place on breezier Hurghada afternoons. Our full packing checklist covers everything else for the trip.
February Weather Compared with January and March
January, February and March form a single mild, dry season on the temperature charts, and the weather differences between them are smaller than the marketing around any one month suggests. January is a degree or two cooler across the Nile Valley and the Red Sea sea temperature is at its joint lowest; March brings a further two to three degrees of daytime warmth but also the start of the khamsin dust wind season, which February does not have to contend with. If your dates are flexible on weather alone, our companion guides to Egypt in January and Egypt in March set out the full picture either side, and our month by month calendar covers the rest of the year.
Egypt Weather in February: Frequently Asked Questions
What sort of weather does February bring in Egypt?
Mild, dry and mostly cloudless. Cairo runs 11 to 21°C, Luxor 9 to 25°C and Aswan 11 to 26°C, with the Red Sea coast at 12 to 24°C in the air and 21°C in the water, its coolest point of the whole year. Rain is close to non existent outside Cairo, wind stays light to moderate everywhere, and daylight runs a little over 11 hours across the whole country.
What is the temperature in Egypt in February?
By day: 21°C in Cairo, 24 to 26°C in Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. By night: 9°C in Luxor, 11 to 12°C in Cairo, Aswan and Hurghada, and 15°C on the milder Sharm el-Sheikh coast.
How hot does Egypt get in February?
Warm rather than hot: 21°C in Cairo and 24 to 26°C from Luxor down to the Red Sea coast. That is roughly 15 to 20°C cooler than the same cities reach in July and August, which is exactly why February works well for full days of sightseeing.
Is Egypt hot in February?
No, and that is the appeal. February sits firmly in Egypt's cool, dry season: comfortable for walking around open air sites all day, with genuinely cool, sometimes chilly evenings once the sun goes down.
Will February feel cold in Egypt?
Not by day: the south runs 24 to 26°C and Cairo a little behind at 21°C. Night is a different matter, dropping to 9 to 12°C across the Nile Valley and the coast, and colder again in the open desert. Pack a fleece or a light jacket for early starts and evenings.
Is the Red Sea warm enough to swim in February?
It is, though this is the coolest month of the year for the water. At 21°C most people swim comfortably for a while, and a 3mm to 5mm wetsuit makes longer dives or snorkelling sessions genuinely pleasant, with visibility commonly 30 to 40 metres thanks to the calm, light wind conditions typical of the month.
Does it rain in Egypt in February?
Barely anywhere. Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh all average close to 0mm across the month. Cairo sees the most of the five, still only about 7.2mm spread over roughly 2 days. The Mediterranean coast near Alexandria is the one part of the country where meaningful rain is possible in February, but it rarely features on a Nile and Red Sea itinerary.
How windy is Egypt in February?
Generally light to moderate. Luxor is the calmest at around 6.7 kph, Cairo and Aswan sit in the 13 to 14 kph range, and Hurghada is the breeziest of the main resorts at around 20 kph, thanks to its exposed Red Sea position. This is well before the khamsin dust wind season, which typically runs March to May.
How many hours of daylight are there in Egypt in February?
Around 11 hours everywhere in the country, from 11 hours 10 minutes in Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh to 11 hours 25 minutes in Aswan. Sunshine hours vary more than daylight hours: expect 8.5 hours of bright sun a day in Cairo and Luxor, rising to 10 hours in Aswan and Hurghada.
How humid is Egypt in February?
Low away from the coast. Aswan averages around 30 percent humidity, the driest of the main cities, while Cairo is the most humid at around 55 percent, still a dry reading compared with a British winter. Luxor, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh sit in between, around 41 to 44 percent.
Is the Mediterranean coast colder than the rest of Egypt in February?
Yes. Alexandria averages 10 to 19°C in February with the sea at 17°C, several degrees cooler in both air and water than Cairo, and considerably cooler than the Red Sea resorts or Upper Egypt. It also sees the most cloud of any region covered here.
What is the coldest place in Egypt in February?
Among the main travel regions, Cairo has the lowest daytime maximum at 21°C, and Luxor has the coolest overnight low at 9°C. Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast is colder still on both counts, at 10 to 19°C, though it sits outside the standard Nile and Red Sea circuit.
Is February a good month for photography in Egypt?
Yes. Low winter sun, clear skies and close to zero rain across the Nile Valley and Red Sea coast give soft, warm light for most of the day, and February's roughly 8.5 to 10 hours of sunshine mean few washed out or overcast days to work around. Cairo's slightly higher humidity and its handful of rainy days are the only real exception on a standard itinerary.
Does Egypt have better weather in February or March?
On the numbers alone, February and March are close: March runs two to three degrees warmer by day and the Red Sea starts warming back up from its February low. The trade off is that March also marks the start of the khamsin dust wind season, which February avoids entirely. Neither month has a clear weather advantage over the other.
Deciding Whether February Suits Your Trip
The numbers above cover the climate in full, but they are only half the planning picture. UK school half term timing, flight options and prices, the Abu Simbel sun festival on 22 February and how February compares for crowds all sit in our companion guide, Egypt in February: the month smart travellers choose, alongside three ready made itineraries built around this weather.
Our English speaking team has been organising tailor made Egypt holidays from Cairo since 2020, working from the same verified climate data set out above. If you already know your dates, contact us on WhatsApp for a personalised quote within 24 hours.