In short
The 2027 season runs from October to April. November and the second half of March are the best balance of weather and crowds, with Ramadan expected from about 8 February to 9 March. Book Christmas and New Year nine to twelve months ahead, and the rest of the season six to nine months ahead.
The 2027 Egypt calendar, month by month
| Month | Nile touring | Crowds | Key dates in 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | Peak | Coptic Christmas, 7 January; the first week of January is the busiest of the year |
| February | Ideal | High | Ramadan expected to begin around 8 February; Abu Simbel Sun Festival at sunrise on 22 February |
| March | Ideal | High | Eid al-Fitr expected around 9–10 March; Western Easter on 28 March (the Australian long weekend is 26–29 March) |
| April | Good | Shoulder | Sinai Liberation Day, 25 April |
| May | Hot: go early | Shoulder | Labour Day 1 May, Coptic Easter 2 May, Sham el-Nessim 3 May, Eid al-Adha expected around 16 May |
| June | Too hot for most | Low | Islamic New Year expected around 6 June; public holiday on 30 June |
| July | Too hot for most | Low | Revolution Day, 23 July |
| August | Too hot for most | Low | Coptic Feast of the Virgin, 22 August |
| September | Hot: go early | Low | Coptic New Year (Nayrouz), 11 September |
| October | Very good | High | Armed Forces Day, 6 October; Abu Simbel Sun Festival at sunrise on 22 October |
| November | Ideal | High | High season, before Christmas prices |
| December | Ideal | Peak | Christmas and New Year peak, about 20 December to early January |
Islamic holidays follow the lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so their dates can shift by a day. Full lists: public holidays in Egypt and Eid in Egypt.
The best months for 2027
November 2027 is arguably the best month of the year: warm days, comfortable nights and pre-Christmas prices. The second half of March is the other sweet spot, after Eid al-Fitr and before the southern heat builds, and Western Easter on 28 March lines up neatly with the Australian long weekend.
December to February has ideal touring weather but is the busiest and most expensive stretch, especially from about 20 December to early January. If you’re travelling in Australia’s winter, plan for heat in Luxor and Aswan, with early starts and more time on the Red Sea; see Egypt in the school holidays.
Travelling during Ramadan 2027
Ramadan is expected from about 8 February to 9 March 2027, and it rarely spoils a trip. Temples, museums and hotels stay open, some with shorter hours; the cities come alive after sunset, and many travellers love the atmosphere. Expect quieter afternoons and plan lunches at your hotel or cruise ship. Our Ramadan guide explains what changes.
When to book
- Christmas and New Year 2027: nine to twelve months ahead; gala dinners and the best cruise cabins sell out first.
- October to April: six to nine months ahead for the widest choice of ships, dahabiyas and pyramid-view rooms.
- Abu Simbel Sun Festival (22 February, 22 October): as early as you can; Aswan and Abu Simbel fill up.
- May to September: a few months ahead is usually enough, apart from Australian school holiday flights.
Egypt in 2027: FAQs
When is the best time to visit Egypt in 2027?
November 2027 and the second half of March 2027 are the sweet spots: excellent weather, with Ramadan over by about 9 March. January, February and December are ideal for weather but busier, and Christmas to early January is the peak.
When is Ramadan in 2027?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around 8 February and end around 9 March, with Eid al-Fitr about 9–10 March, depending on the moon sighting. Sites stay open, with shorter hours at some; see travelling in Egypt during Ramadan.
How far ahead should I book an Egypt tour for 2027?
For Christmas and New Year 2027, nine to twelve months ahead. For the rest of the October to April season, six to nine months gives the best choice of cruise cabins and hotels. Shoulder and summer months can be booked closer to departure.
When are the 2027 Abu Simbel Sun Festivals?
At sunrise on 22 February and 22 October 2027, when the sun reaches the inner sanctuary of the Great Temple. Both days are very busy, so we plan them well in advance; see the Sun Festival tour.
Is Easter 2027 a good time to go to Egypt?
Western Easter on 28 March 2027 is well timed: the Australian long weekend (26–29 March) falls in Egypt’s last comfortable weeks in the south. Coptic Easter on 2 May is hotter in Luxor but quieter. See Easter in Egypt.
