Gabal Hagar El Zarqa

Mountain Desert mountain in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate

A rocky peak in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate, Gabal Hagar El Zarqa sits among desert ranges near coastal routes. Visitors include overland travellers and divers heading to nearby Red Sea dive sites.

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Climate

Gabal Hagar El Zarqa's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

AprilMaySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

48°

Warmest Month

2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

41%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

33%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

14° – 29°

24%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

18° – 34°

18%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

22° – 37°

15%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

June

June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

24° – 40°

14%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.3h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

24° – 39°

16%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

25° – 39°

17%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

24° – 38°

19%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

28°C

Temperature

21° – 35°

28%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

16° – 29°

38%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

43%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

10.7h daylight

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