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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
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Pyramids in cool desert winter.
Peak: January, February, March, November, December
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Egypt | United Kingdom | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | shoulder | Egypt πͺπ¬ |
| February | best | shoulder | Egypt πͺπ¬ |
| March | best | good | Egypt πͺπ¬ |
| April | good | good | tie |
| May | shoulder | best | United Kingdom π¬π§ |
| June | off-season | best | United Kingdom π¬π§ |
| July | off-season | best | United Kingdom π¬π§ |
| August | off-season | best | United Kingdom π¬π§ |
| September | shoulder | good | United Kingdom π¬π§ |
| October | good | shoulder | Egypt πͺπ¬ |
| November | best | shoulder | Egypt πͺπ¬ |
| December | best | shoulder | Egypt πͺπ¬ |
Pick Egypt πͺπ¬ if you're going inβ¦
January, February, March, October, November, December
Sunrise visits to Karnak & Valley of the Kings dodge both heat and crowds.
Pick United Kingdom π¬π§ if you're going inβ¦
May, June, July, August, September
May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.
Months where both are equally good: April.