The sunniest places in Egypt in May
The sunniest place in Egypt in May is Taba — Sunshine Score 100/100, around 32°C days and 1 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Alexandria (100) and El Alamein (100). 18 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Abu Simbel is Egypt's warmest in May at 40°C / 104°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taba | 100 | 32° / 90°F | 1 mm | 25° |
| 2 | Alexandria | 100 | 29° / 84°F | 1 mm | 22° |
| 3 | El Alamein | 100 | 25° / 77°F | 1 mm | 21° |
| 4 | El Arish | 98 | 28° / 82°F | 1 mm | 24° |
| 5 | Port Said | 98 | 22° / 72°F | 1 mm | 24° |
| 6 | Marsa Matruh | 96 | 22° / 72°F | 3 mm | 20° |
| 7 | Siwa Oasis | 90 | 33° / 91°F | 1 mm | — |
| 8 | Giza | 90 | 33° / 91°F | 0 mm | — |
| 9 | New Cairo | 90 | 33° / 91°F | 0 mm | — |
| 10 | Cairo | 80 | 34° / 93°F | 0 mm | — |
| 11 | Hurghada | 70 | 35° / 95°F | 0 mm | 25° |
| 12 | Sharm El Sheikh | 70 | 35° / 95°F | 0 mm | 26° |
| 13 | Asyut | 60 | 36° / 97°F | 0 mm | — |
| 14 | Sohag | 40 | 38° / 100°F | 0 mm | — |
| 15 | Luxor | 30 | 39° / 102°F | 0 mm | — |
| 16 | Marsa Alam | 30 | 39° / 102°F | 0 mm | 25° |
| 17 | Abu Simbel | 20 | 40° / 104°F | 0 mm | — |
| 18 | Aswan | 20 | 40° / 104°F | 0 mm | — |
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in May. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the Egypt heat guide covers every month.