Egypt has been the most popular tourist destination in world tourism for seven years now. Neither political cataclysms nor changing prices are able to discourage tourists (especially from Russia) from sunny beaches and the beautiful Red Sea.
Egypt is good at any time of the year, even in the winter months the weather is quite conducive to a beach holiday, and the sea is good for swimming and diving. Since November, the so-called southern winter begins, the thermometer on the coast rises only to 26 ° C, the wind begins. Actually, the wind is the very sign that indicates the end of the high season.
September on the coast
One of the hallmarks of September weather is the absence of winds in Egypt. This is the time of gentle sea breezes. The sun is already mild, there is no sweltering heat, the daytime temperature reaches a maximum of 35 ° C, and the night temperature drops to + 22-25 ° C on the coast. However, this does not mean at all that you will not burn out in the sun, do not neglect creams and moisturizers, cover your head.
When choosing a tour, focus on the area. So, in Alexandria and Cairo, the air warmed up to 28 ° C in September, in Dahab - 32 ° C, and in Luxor and Aswan - 38 ° C.
The dense salty water of the sea in September is perfectly warmed up to several meters in depth. It is at this time of the year that it is comfortable to swim and dive to coral reefs. Usually in September the shores of Hurghada and Sham al-Sheikh are still clean, there is no that fetid mud that will be washed down by the waves in November-December.
September in the desert
Things are a little different in the desert. The peculiar climate determines the sharp temperature drops in the daytime and at night since the beginning of September. So, at night the thermometer may well show -4 ° C, and the water in the glass left on the sand will become ice by morning. However, in the afternoon it will get warmer again, and already at 10-11 o'clock the sand dunes will breathe heat.
Going to Egypt in early autumn, feel free to plan long-distance excursion tours, the heat, which does not allow you to comfortably move around the numerous attractions, is receding.
When going on a safari, even by jeep, be sure to bring a hat (preferably a cotton arafat) and large sunglasses or a mask. In September, the sun lowers the direct rays, of course, you will not burn as badly as in May-July, but a burn is still possible, besides, glasses and light fabric will protect you from chapping your face and stinging blows with granules of desert sand.
In the evening, be guided by the Bedouins. If they change their usual dressing gown for felt sleeveless jackets, it means that a serious cold snap is expected. Feel free to wear warm sneakers and jackets.
