Climate Insights for El Gouna

The climate in El Gouna is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 9mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4mm of rainfall. El Gouna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in El Gouna vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

El Gouna is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

El Gouna is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in El Gouna, which began on March 20, 2026. El Gouna is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit El Gouna is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Gouna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.