Best Time to Visit
Best Time to Visit Egypt + Jordan From India
Egypt and Jordan are both winter-spring destinations from India. October to March is when you can stand outside the pyramids at noon without dehydration. June to August is genuinely brutal: 40 plus C in Cairo, 45 plus in Wadi Rum. The OJ trip runs late December for New Year specifically because the weather, the festive energy, and the Bedouin camp tradition all align.
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October, November, February, March
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June, July, August
Month by month: weather, events, crowds
| Month | Weather | Events | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cool Cairo 9 to 18C, ideal desert 5 to 18C nights cold | Coptic Christmas Jan 7 | 4/5 |
| February | Mild Cairo 11 to 20C, ideal Petra 4 to 17C | Quiet shoulder | 5/5 |
| March | Warming 14 to 24C, peak Petra month | Egyptian spring festivals | 5/5 |
| April | Warm 17 to 28C, Khamsin desert wind risk | Easter for Coptic Christians | 4/5 |
| May | Hot 21 to 33C, tolerable mornings only | Pre-summer | 3/5 |
| June | Brutal 24 to 35C Cairo, 40 plus desert | Eid period (date varies) | 1/5 |
| July | Peak heat 25 to 37C Cairo | Summer low season | 1/5 |
| August | Same as July, slightly cooling Aug 25 to 35C | Summer low season | 1/5 |
| September | Cooling 22 to 32C, still warm | Tourist season returning | 3/5 |
| October | Ideal 18 to 28C, peak season | Late October desert festivals | 5/5 |
| November | Ideal 14 to 24C, low crowds Nov | Pyramid sound-and-light pre-season | 5/5 |
| December | Cool 11 to 20C, popular New Year crowds | Christmas Eve at pyramids, New Year Bedouin parties | 4/5 |
India-specific timing notes
Direct flights from BLR, BOM, DEL to Cairo on EgyptAir or via Dubai on Emirates. Flight time 7 to 11 hours. Average fare INR 50K to 90K return. Egypt e-visa available online USD 25, processed in 3 working days. Jordan visa-on-arrival JOD 40 or free with Jordan Pass for stays over 3 nights. Most Indians spend INR 1.8L to 2.8L for a 10-day Egypt plus Jordan combo trip. The OJ trip combines both countries (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Petra, Wadi Rum) which is the smart way: separate trips to either are arguably not worth the flight.
Frequently asked
Is it really too hot for Egypt in June, July, August?
Yes. Cairo regularly hits 38 plus C in July. Wadi Rum desert can hit 45 plus C. Luxor temples become genuinely dangerous for older travellers in summer afternoons. Multiple OJ alumni from past summer Egypt trips report regretting the timing. November to March is the only sensible window for Indians, with February and November as the underrated sweet spots.
Why combine Egypt and Jordan in one trip?
Flight efficiency. From India, the flight to Cairo is 7 to 11 hours each way. Doing Egypt alone burns 16 to 22 hours of flying for a 7-day trip. Adding Jordan (a 1-hour internal flight) doubles your destinations for the same India-flight cost. Egypt covers ancient history (pyramids, Luxor temples, Nile cruise). Jordan adds Petra, Wadi Rum desert, and Dead Sea. Both are bucket-list, you might not return.
Is the OJ Egypt plus Jordan New Year trip worth the premium?
Yes for the New Year experience. Standing at the pyramids on New Year Eve, Bedouin camp fire under the stars in Wadi Rum, Petra by candlelight: these are once-in-a-lifetime moments. The premium is about 25 percent over an October trip but the experience is materially different.
How many days do I need for Egypt plus Jordan?
10 days minimum, 12 to 14 days ideal. Less than 10 you cut something important (usually Aswan or the Dead Sea). 10 days is a workable Cairo plus Luxor plus Petra plus Wadi Rum sweep. The OJ trip is 10 days, tightly choreographed. Solo travellers often add 2 to 3 extension days in Sharm El Sheikh or Amman.
What does the OJ Egypt plus Jordan trip include?
10 days late December for New Year. Egypt portion: Cairo (pyramids, museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar), 4-day Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel. Jordan portion: Petra (full-day plus by candlelight), Wadi Rum Bedouin camp 2 nights, Dead Sea float. Trip cost is around INR 1.95L per person including flights from Bangalore plus inter-country flight.