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Diving season
Egypt Tours in September
September is the turn back towards comfort. The extreme heat starts to ease, the Red Sea is at its warmest of the year, and prices have not yet climbed for autumn.
Last updated: October 2026·Reviewed by the Cairo planning team
At a glance
- Cairo temperature
- 22-34 C (72-93 F)
- Luxor & Aswan
- 24-40 C (75-104 F)
- Crowds
- Low, rising late in the month
- Prices
- Low, rising late
- Sea temperature
- About 29 C
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Rain
- None
- Best for
- Diving, value, early autumn cruises
The first half still feels like summer. By the last week Cairo is noticeably pleasant and Upper Egypt is manageable for longer stretches, which makes late September a quietly excellent time to travel.
For divers this is the month. The water is still holding its summer warmth and visibility is at its best of the year, before the autumn crowds arrive on the coast.
Cruise schedules build back up through September, and pricing usually stays in low-season territory until the last week.
Red Sea Diving & Snorkelling
September holds August's warm water and adds better air. For divers it is the best month of the year.
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Cruises as the Season Restarts
Sailing schedules build back up through September, and pricing usually stays in low season until the last week.
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Aswan & Nubia Day Tours
By late September Aswan is comfortable again for a full morning, which reopens Philae and the Nubian villages.
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What September is actually like
- The best Red Sea diving conditions of the year: warm water, strong visibility.
- Cruise schedules build back up through the month.
- Shoulder pricing right up until the October rush.
- The first half is still a summer month inland.
- By late September, Cairo is genuinely comfortable again.
What to pack for September
- Light clothing, with an evening layer for the end of the month.
- Sun protection.
- Dive or snorkel kit if you have your own.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- A refillable bottle.
Frequently asked
Is September better than August?
Yes, gradually. The first half still feels like summer; by the last week Cairo is pleasant and Upper Egypt is manageable for longer stretches.
Is September good for diving?
It is arguably the best month. The water is at its warmest and visibility is at its best.
When do prices go up?
Typically from the last week of September into October, as the autumn season begins.
Is it a good month for a first visit?
Late September, yes. Early September is still hot enough that we would steer a first-timer towards October or November.