August weather forecast
El Gouna, Egypt

August carries forward the July warmth in El Gouna, maintaining the summer's peak. Temperatures do not differ significantly from the previous month, resting between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 34.8°C (94.6°F). It is a period of abundant sunshine and scant rainfall. As the sea temperature reaches its zenith, residents and visitors imbibe in water-related leisure. The UV Index remains high, implicating precautions against potential sun exposure.

Temperature

July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 34.8°C (94.6°F), are the warmest months.

Rainfall

January through November are months without rainfall in El Gouna, Egypt.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in El Gouna.
Note: Between the temperatures of 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), water is considered very warm, providing pleasure in water activities without discomfort over lengthy periods.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in El Gouna is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August in El Gouna, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in El Gouna is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Gouna, Egypt, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Apply and frequently reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen after every two hours, or immediately after a swim or outdoor exercise. Warning! The Sun's UV rays intensify with reflections from sand and water.