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Climate
The best time to go to Egypt is in spring and fall though it can get a
little cool at night. During the summer months July and August it is
very hot, but there is less wind than during the winter months.
However, according to experiences, the view under water is best in
summer and fall. There is almost always a light or even strong wind
coming from North.
Sinai's climate is extreme. On the coast, daytime temperatures can
reach 50° C (120° F) during summer, while nights are sultry or
temperate depending on the prevailing wind.
In the mountains which receive occasional snowfall over winter and the
odd rainstorm during spring, nights are cooler- if not chilly or
freezing.
Outside of winter, you should wear a hat, use high-factor sunscreen and
drink four to six litres of water a day (more if you are trekking) to
avoid sunburn and heatstroke.
The climate is obviously a factor affecting tourist activities in
Sinai. During summer the heat is likely to make you spend less time on
the beach and more time in the water, and to forgo trekking or camel
riding entirely. Happily diving or snorkelling can comfortably be done
at any time of the year, and constitute Sinai's greatest attraction. |