Is Hurghada cold in winter (November to February) and which areas/hotels are warmer?
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TL;DR
Winter weather in Hurghada varies year to year: February 2026 was warm with mild winds, but generally winters feel cooler here than in Sharm El Sheikh. Northern hotel areas (like Pyramisa) tend to be colder than southern resort zones such as Desert Rose.
What the community said
At this hotel in winter, only one pool is heated — the one opposite the Infinity pool. Sea temperature was 23-25°C, air temperature 28-30°C, and the bay provides good wind protection, making swimming comfortable even for someone who normally feels cold easily.
3 days ago Heated pool opposite Infinity pool
Near Desert Rose hotel area in late November–early December 2025, weather was great: swimming was comfortable from morning until 1-2 PM, but wind picked up in the afternoon making the sea colder.
14 days ago Desert Rose (late Nov–early Dec)
The Pyramisa hotel is located in the northern part of Hurghada, which tends to be colder in winter due to its position and wind exposure.
17 days ago Pyramisa hotel (north Hurghada)
February 2026 was an unusually warm winter in Hurghada, with hot weather and warm winds, though normally winter water is colder and underwater life less active.
29 days ago February warm anomaly
Some travelers feel that winter in Hurghada, especially around New Year, can feel chilly for those from warmer climates, which is why they sometimes choose Sharm El Sheikh instead.
29 days ago Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh comparison