El Gouna

The weather can make or break a beach holiday, so if you’re considering your holiday time based on the likely sunshine and temperatures, here’s an idea of what you can expect:

• January and February are the coolest months compared to the rest of the year at 9-22°C.
• There is a boost in temperature in March, reaching 13-24°C.
• There is a rather large 4°C rise in April to 17-28°C.
• The weather breaks past the 30°C mark in May, reaching 21-31°C.
• June is the true start of the Summer temperature, hitting 23-33°C.
• The peak weather happens in July and August at 25-34°C.
• The temperature begins to decline slightly in September, sinking to 23-32°C.
• October is when the temperature drops back to below the 30°C, at 19-29°C.
• November is the last month before winter and it shows at 15-26°C.
• December brings the year to a close with a cold (by Egyptian standards) 11-22°C.

With more than 6 miles of golden sands, El Gouna is a perfect destination for any beach lover. Whether you want to just sit back and catch some sun, swim in the warm, clear waters of the Red Sea, or sample a host of fabulous water sports, this sensational resort ticks all the boxes.

There are some truly breathtaking lagoons in El Gouna that make for incredible dive spots and are also great for snorkelling for those without scuba experience.

Back at the beach and there are a range of water sports available, such as jet skiing, kite surfing and kayaking.

El Gouna is a fantastic choice for your first holiday to Egypt, ideally located to explore the cultural and historic wonders of this exceptional destination.

Why not take a day trip to the St Catherine Monastery in the Sinai Mountains? Or the Monasteries of St Paul or St Anthony, both of which are only a few hours from the resort.

If you don’t mind travelling further, then consider an overnight stop in either Luxor or Cairo, the main cultural cities of Egypt. Visit the Valley of the Kings, in Luxor, or the Great Pyramid of Giza, in Cairo, to truly get the most out of your holiday to El Gouna.