Traveller Guide Directions to the Hotel: 5 km south from Hurghada International Airport. Visas: Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Airport in Hurghada. Passports must be valid for at least three months after proposed arrival in Egypt. Language: Languages predominantly spoken in Egypt are Arabic, English and French. Religion: Islam and Christianity. When visiting mosques, shoes must be removed and women should wear long dresses and cover bare shoulders. Time Zone: Local time is Greenwich Mean Time + 2 hours. Currency: Egyptian Pound (L.E.)=$ 5.5 More helpful tips: Prescribed medications and medications for stomach disorders should be brought. It is also recommended to bring mosquito repellent. Water should only be drunk from sealed bottles and it is advisable to avoid ice. Dress code generally is practical. Strong shoes for Excursions and sun hat are recommended. Climate: Hurghada has relatively dry climate. On a hot summer day you can actually have a very pleasant time. The reason for this is very low humidity in the dessert. Regardless of the time of the year normally there is significant difference in temperatures between night and day. November through April it is advisable to bring warm cotton clothes for the evening; in winter the nights can be quite chilly even if it is hot and sunny during the day. The rainfall in the Red Sea region is extremely rare - the yearly average precipitation is 0.05 cm. Air and Water Temperature by: °C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg. Max. Temperature 21 22 24 28 31 33 34 35 32 30 27 23 Avg. Min. Temperature 13 14 17 21 24 27 28 29 27 24 20 16 Avg. Water Temperature 19 19 20 23 24 26 29 29 27 25 24 22