What is the weather like in Hurghada in May and what clothes to pack?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
May in Hurghada can bring surprisingly cold winds — pack a jacket and jeans, don't rely solely on summer clothes.
What the community said
Digestive acclimatization can take a couple of weeks even if you're careful. Ice in cocktails made from local water may not cause immediate issues, but delayed reactions are common.
3 days ago Digestive acclimatization — up to 2 weeks
During the May holidays, Hurghada experienced unexpectedly strong cold winds. Tourists were walking around in jackets and jeans — not what you'd expect from Egypt.
7 days ago May — jacket and jeans essential
Traveling to Hurghada in May without warm clothes led to illness. A single tracksuit wasn't enough. Africa doesn't always mean heat, especially in May.
7 days ago Minimum: tracksuit + jacket