The right travel date could make your trip more enjoyable and it is not easy to figure out that date when planning your trip with little experience. You may find the area is full of people (such as during the high season) or that most shops and attractions are closed (such as during Ramadan) if you pick the wrong date. Below, we have provided you with more information about the dates that may affect your tour experience.
1. The High Season
Being well-known as the high season, the Christmas, New Year, and Easter periods are the busiest times in Egypt and the country is full of foreign travelers. High demand makes the prices skyrocket so you pay a lot but still have to share the limited space in each attraction with the crowds, which is far from perfect.
If you do want to take your trip during the high season, please make your reservation earlier to guarantee the reservation and get a better rate.
2. Summer
The summer in Egypt begins in May and ends in October and the unbearable heat normally falls in August. Traveling during these periods can be challenging as you may have to stay in your hotel room with the air-conditioning on, unable to visit any open-air attractions when the sun is in the sky.
If you depart earlier, you may have the chance to enjoy the entire attraction on your own!
Drink plenty of water and wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen if your Egypt vacation starts in summer.
3. The Khamsin
The khamsin is a kind of hot, dusty, and dry wind (with temperatures reaching 40°C/104°F) in North Africa, which usually occurs from March to June, moving from western Egypt (where the Sahara Desert is located) to the east. The name itself means 'fifty' in Arabic, simply indicating that the wind could last for 50 days a year. Be prepared for it if you have to go there from March to June.
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