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Nuweiba

Town · South Sinai Governorate, 🇪🇬 Egypt
Population 2,898
Area 28 km²
Time zone Africa/Cairo
Nuweiba

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Nuweiba Essentials

Nuweiba features a diverse landscape of geological formations and coastal ecosystems on the Sinai Peninsula. The region is home to the Coloured Canyon’s 40-meter sandstone walls and the hypersaline Solar Lake. Coastal sites like Al Ma'Agana offer diving among anemones and seahorses, while the interior is marked by the first eco-lodge in Egypt, Basata, and significant rock formations like the Mushroom and the Cathedral. Mountain passes such as Naqb Mehamed provide strategic views of the rugged desert terrain and the Gulf of Aqaba.

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Sinai Natural Wonders

The Nuweiba region of the Sinai Peninsula contains diverse geological formations shaped by millions of years of wind and water erosion. This collection features narrow sandstone gorges like the Color Canyon, known for its vibrant mineral layers, and distinct rock shapes such as the Mushroom and Cathedral. These sites showcase unique tafoni weathering patterns and offer vantage points from high mountain passes like Naqb Mehamed, overlooking the rugged desert interior and the Gulf of Aqaba.

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Coastal Escapes

This collection spans the Gulf of Aqaba coastline from the quiet shores of Nuweiba to the resort hub of Taba Heights. It features major international hotel chains alongside historic eco-lodges like Basata Camp, the region's first sustainable retreat founded in 1984. The selection highlights the area's geography, featuring PADI-certified diving centers and resorts positioned between the Sinai Mountains and the sea, offering access to coral reefs and proximity to the 12th-century Saladin Citadel.

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Nuweiba — Map

Nuweiba — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–24°
  • 12° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 8°–26°
  • 12° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–30°
  • 14° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 28° (feels like 25°) · extremes 13°–33°
  • 18° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 32° (feels like 29°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 21° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 35° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 14 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 15 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–39°
  • 25° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–39°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 30° (feels like 28°) · extremes 18°–34°
  • 21° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 25° (feels like 23°) · extremes 13°–30°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 10°–26°
  • 14° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Egyptian Pound EGP LE · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+20
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Tours & Activities

Coloured Canyon
Drive
Solar Lake
Drive
Mushroom

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