Travel advisory · EgyptSome governments advise against travel to parts of Egypt.The warnings cover only these areas: 50 km strip along the Libyan border, Gaza Strip, North Sinai, Sudan border area, Western Desert, Ismailia Governorate east of Suez Canal, Libyan border area, Northern South Sinai (beyond St Catherine–Nuweiba road), West of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km strip along the Libyan border · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Gaza Strip · avoid all travel · Canada, France, New Zealand
- North Sinai · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
- Sudan border area · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, Italy
- Western Desert · avoid all travel · Canada, US
- Ismailia Governorate east of Suez Canal · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, UK
- Libyan border area · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, Italy
- Northern South Sinai (beyond St Catherine–Nuweiba road) · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand, UK
- West of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta · avoid non-essential travel · France, New Zealand, UK
Also named by one government: 20 km strip along the Libyan border (UK), Egypt-Israel border area (Germany), Egyptian border areas (military zones) (US), Middle Sinai (US), Port Said Governorate east of Suez Canal (Canada), Rafah border zone (Spain), Remote Sahara desert areas (Germany), Suez Governorate east of Suez Canal (Canada), Western Desert border zone toward Libya (France), Bahariya–Siwa road (UK), Bir Tawil Trapezoid (UK), Gilf El Kebir and Gebel Al Uweynat region (Italy), Hala'ib Triangle (UK), Non-tourist desert areas (Italy), Rafah border crossing (Ireland), South Sinai Governorate (Germany)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jul 15, 2025 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (keine Gesamtwarnung) (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased vigilance for the rest of the country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Egypt
Egypt is known for the pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and Aswan on the Nile, and the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Many trips combine the river with a few days on the coast.
Egypt is a country in northeast Africa, and most first-time visitors start in Cairo, a large city on the Nile. The Pyramids of Giza sit on the western edge of the city, a short drive from the center. The Egyptian Museum is downtown. Further south along the river are the temples of Luxor and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, on the west bank. Farther upstream, Aswan has ancient ruins and old granite quarries.
The Red Sea coast lies east of the Nile valley and is the place for coral reefs, snorkeling and diving. A common route pairs the river sites with a few days by the sea. This trip suits first-time visitors who want ancient history and a beach stop. Plan around the heat: October to April is the usual choice for Cairo and Luxor, while summer in the south is very hot. Allow at least a week for Cairo and the Nile, and add several days if you want the coast.
Five things to know before Egypt
- Check the areas to avoid before you book
The UK advises against all travel to North Sinai and within 20 km of the Libyan border, and all but essential travel to northern South Sinai inland. Luxor, Aswan and Siwa are exempt from its Western Desert warning. UK travel advice
- Sort the visa for your passport first
Most visitors need a visa: an e-visa online, or one bought on arrival at approved airports. Resort-only stays in Sinai have a separate entry stamp. The checker shows the rule for six passports. Visa checker
- Go between October and April
Summers are very hot in Luxor and Aswan. October to April is cooler, and winter is the busiest season. Best time to visit
- Plan the Nile line from Cairo to Aswan
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan make the classic first trip. Decide early whether you cruise between Luxor and Aswan or travel by land, and treat the Red Sea beaches as a separate leg. Luxor
- Carry small notes for tips
Small tips, called baksheesh, are customary for guides, drivers, tomb guards and restroom attendants. No official tipping amount is published, so keep a stack of small Egyptian pound notes. Tipping by country
Egypt travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo.
Read the guideLuxorKarnak, the Valley of the Kings and the west bank tombs.
Read the guideAswanPhilae, feluccas on the Nile and the road to Abu Simbel.
Read the guideAlexandriaThe Mediterranean city of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel.
Read the guideRed Sea coastReefs, diving and beach bases from Hurghada to Marsa Alam.
Read the guideSharm El SheikhThe Sinai resort town, its entry stamp and where to base.
Read the guideVisa and entrye-Visa or visa on arrival, fees and the Sinai stamp.
Read the guideBest time to visitWinter crowds, spring winds and the summer heat in the south.
Read the guide
Destinations in Egypt
Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.
- Bed a night
- EGP 600
- Food
- EGP 250
- Transport
- EGP 50
- Sights
- EGP 200
A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.
- Bed a night
- EGP 1,800
- Food
- EGP 900
- Transport
- EGP 300
- Sights
- EGP 700
A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
- Bed a night
- EGP 4,500
- Food
- EGP 2,200
- Transport
- EGP 1,000
- Sights
- EGP 2,000
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh19°Low10°Cool, busyJanuaryClear
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, busy
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low10°MildFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low13°Warm, windyMarchClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, windy
- AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low16°Warm, windyAprilClear
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, windy
- MayClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low20°HotMayClear
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JuneClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low23°Very hotJuneClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh39°Low24°HottestJulyClear
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- AugustClear0 rainy daysHigh38°Low24°HottestAugustClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- SeptemberClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low23°HotSeptemberClear
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh31°Low20°WarmOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Mild, clearNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, clear
- DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Cool, busyDecemberClear
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, busy
Average daily high and low in Cairo, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Egypt
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 32%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Egypt
10:05 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today32°19°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 32°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue30°19°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed31°19°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu28°18°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri25°17°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat24°15°2%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 24°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Sun25°14°3%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 25°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
Updated 06:40 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 55.96 EGP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Egypt
Egypt FAQ
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Most visitors do, including US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish passport holders: apply for an e-visa online at least 7 days before departure, or buy one on arrival at approved airports. Resort-only stays in Sinai have a separate stamp for some passports, so check yours in the visa checker.
How many days do I need in Egypt?
Eight to ten days covers Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, with a Nile cruise or trains between them. Add three or four days for the Red Sea.
Is a Nile cruise worth it?
For most first trips, yes: a cruise between Luxor and Aswan stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Independent travelers can do the same by train and road.
What should I wear in Egypt?
Loose clothes that cover shoulders and knees in cities and at religious sites. Many mosques also ask women to cover their hair. Beach resorts are more relaxed.
Is it safe to travel to Egypt?
Cairo, the Nile valley and the Red Sea resorts are widely visited, and the UK advice calls the southern Sinai resorts generally low risk. Governments advise against North Sinai, the Libyan border area and parts of the Western Desert, so read your own government's current advice.