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Safaga weather in August

Expect very hot weather in Safaga in August: afternoons reach about 41°C (106°F), while nights drop to around 26°C (78°F). Around 0 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C warmer than September.

What stands out in August

  • It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 7%.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 15°C, so pack a layer.
  • Safaga is usually about 4°C warmer than Makadi Bay, 30 km away, in August.
  • Even after dark it stays around 26°C, so sleeping can feel warm.

August is typically Safaga's warmest month.

Avg high

41°C

106°F

Avg low

26°C

78°F

Rainfall

0 mm

very dry

Humidity

24%

relative

Sky

7%

cloud · mostly sunny

Safaga weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Safaga
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January22°C / 71°F8°C / 47°F2 mm49%20%
February24°C / 76°F10°C / 51°F0 mm42%21%
March28°C / 83°F13°C / 56°F0 mm32%19%
April32°C / 90°F17°C / 62°F0 mm26%17%
May37°C / 99°F22°C / 71°F0 mm22%19%
June40°C / 104°F24°C / 76°F0 mm21%6%
July41°C / 105°F26°C / 78°F0 mm22%7%
August41°C / 106°F26°C / 78°F0 mm24%7%
September39°C / 102°F24°C / 75°F0 mm28%7%
October35°C / 94°F20°C / 69°F4 mm35%10%
November28°C / 82°F15°C / 59°F1 mm47%14%
December23°C / 74°F11°C / 51°F0 mm52%18%

What to pack for August

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is August a good time to visit Safaga?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Egypt cities in August

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Safaga in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Safaga?

It can be, if you like heat: August highs in Safaga are around 41°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Safaga in August?

Average highs are about 41°C (106°F) and average lows about 26°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Safaga in August?

Safaga typically gets around 0 mm of rain in August — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Safaga (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.