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Egypt vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Egypt and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Egypt

Africa

Pyramids in cool desert winter.

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Peak: January, February, March, November, December

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Bring layers β€” and an umbrella.

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Peak: May, June, July, August

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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthEgyptUnited KingdomWinner
JanuarybestshoulderEgypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬
FebruarybestshoulderEgypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬
MarchbestgoodEgypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬
Aprilgoodgoodtie
MayshoulderbestUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Juneoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Julyoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
Augustoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
SeptembershouldergoodUnited Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§
OctobergoodshoulderEgypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬
NovemberbestshoulderEgypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬
DecemberbestshoulderEgypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬

Pick Egypt πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ if you're going in…

January, February, March, October, November, December

Sunrise visits to Karnak & Valley of the Kings dodge both heat and crowds.

Pick United Kingdom πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: April.