Hurghada Bay kite spot in Al-Bahr al-ahmar

Kitesurfing wind conditions in Hurghada Bay

Summers in Hurghada are long, hot, arid, and clear; winters are chilly, dry, and although there is an occasional bit of rain it's not common. There is wind throughout the year, but the strongest and most reliable winds blow on average 20 to 25 knots from May until October. A lot of kitesurfers who visit Egypt speak of the incredibly stable 'hair dryer wind' as it's warm and constant, and sometimes it can go weeks without a wind-free day. The winter months are a little less consistent, but still 60% of days are likely to have wind for kitesurfing so it's still a great kite destination.

During the summer it's board shorts and t-shirt weather, the water is always warm and the air temperature in July/August can sometimes reach 40+ degrees celsius, so be sure to pack your sun cream and a hat! During the cooler months October until April you will most likely want a neoprene top for kitesurfing or even a summer wetsuit, and you might want to pack a full wetsuit (3/2 should be fine for most people, although if you are a cold person maybe go thicker) if you are there around December-February...