Journeys in Egypt
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Egypt Holiday Information
When to go - Information about the best times to travel to this Country
Egypt is blessed with a sunny climate most of the year. There is very little rain, the average annual rainfall being less than two inches (compared with the United Kingdom average of twenty four inches). Egypt experiences a dry heat and the relative humidity is quite low even in summer. Due to its more northerly latitude, Cairo is always cooler than Upper Egypt (Luxor and Aswan). March and April are popular months to visit Egypt. May to August is traditionally regarded as the low season due to the high temperatures of these months. Temperatures in September and October vary from hot to pleasantly warm. From November through to February strong winds can occasionally be experienced when actually cruising on the Nile. The climate continues mostly dry with gradually cooling temperatures. During the day, particularly in Upper Egypt, you will find it warm and sunny. It can be very cold at night and in the early morning but rain is unlikely.
Back to top >Essential Visa Information - Detailed information about the Visas needed for this country
Visa is required.
Back to top >Essential Climate Information - Detailed information about the climate in this country
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
| DESTINATION | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 12 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
RAINFALL IN MM
| DESTINATION | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
OTHER INFORMATION
| DESTINATION | GMT | Visas |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | +3 | Visa is required. |
Key Facts - An overview of facts about this Country, population, currency, language etc
| Full Country Name | Egypt |
| Area | 1,001,449 sq km |
| Population | 66.7 million |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Time Difference | GMT +3 |
| Visa | Visa is required. |
| Currency | Pound (EP) |
| People | The principal ethnic majority are the Egyptians who account for 99.8% of the population and are of eastern Hamitic origin. The remainder are made up of the following ethnic groups, Bedouin Arabs, Nubians, Greeks, Italians and Maltese. |
| Language | Arabic |
| Dialling Code | +20 |
| Electricity | 220V with two-pin round plugs |
Essential Health Information - Details on possible vaccinations required for this Country
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid
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