What to Wear in Egypt？

Have you ever been fascinated by the glorious Egyptian civilization, mysterious pharaohs, and majestic pyramids? As one of the four ancient civilizations in the world, Egypt's long history is admired and respected by the whole world. The scenic spots in Egypt is attracting since they not only are spectacular, but also carry the civilization of thousands of years.

It would be a great pity if you don't go to Egypt to visit the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Nile River with your own eyes, because videos and photos can't even reflect one ten-thousandth of their magnificence. But you may be in trouble when choosing clothes for your trip to Egypt, because you don't know the local climate or local customs. But don’t worry! In the blog today, we will introduce the fashion tips for your Egypt trip in detail!

The Climate Features of Egypt

There are mainly two types of climate in Egypt. The tropical desert climate is widespread and is characterized by hot and dry weather all year round. The temperature in summer is extremely high, with the average temperature often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, and even reaching 48 degrees Celsius in extreme years. At the same time, the temperature gap between day and night is large since the temperature may drop sharply at night. The temperature gap between morning and evening can reach about 20 degrees Celsius. The average annual precipitation is less than 50 mm, and some places have no rain all year round. In contrast, the Nile Delta and the northern coastal areas have a Mediterranean climate. The winter is relatively mild, while the summer is relatively hot but not as hot as that in the tropical desert areas, and the average temperature rarely exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. Precipitation is mainly concentrated in winter, which is relatively humid in winter and dry and rainless in summer.

In addition, from March to May every year, there are usually about 50 days of the Khasmin that will be affected. The Khasmin is dry and accompanied by a lot of dust and hot air currents, which can cause the temperature to soar to around 45 degrees Celsius in a short period of time, and may also cause sandstorms, resulting in reduced visibility, affecting traffic and people's daily lives.

Therefore, Egypt's peak tourist season is from October to April of the following year. This period mainly covers autumn, winter and spring. During this period, although there may be relatively more rain, the climate is cooler and more suitable for travel. This period also includes many festivals such as Halloween, Christmas, and New Year. Colorful celebrations will be held in various parts of Egypt to allow tourists to experience Egypt's cultural atmosphere more deeply. However, if Egypt is affected by the Khasmin earlier, it is best to avoid March and April when choosing a travel period.

Dos and Don’ts for Dressing in Egypt

As an Arab country, Egypt is deeply influenced by Islam in many aspects. Therefore, the overall dressing style in Egypt is relatively conservative. At the same time, faced with the very large temperature gap between day and night and sometimes extreme high temperatures, we also need to do a good job of preventing heatstroke and cooling down.

Dos

🪙Choose the fabric which is light, thin and breathable. For example, fabrics such as cotton and linen will provide a better wearing experience for your skin in extremely hot weather.

🪙Choose loose-fitting clothing. Wearing clothes that wrap tightly around your body in the extremely hot summer weather is undoubtedly a torture. In contrast, loose-fitting clothing will provide you with more room to move and a more comfortable wearing experience.

🪙Keep your arms and legs covered. This is not only a respect for religion and local customs, but also a need for sun protection. In hot and humid weather, exposing more skin can keep you cool. But under the scorching sun, wearing less clothing will not only not keep you cool, but also easily cause sunburn.

Don’ts

🪙Do not wear overly revealing clothing. Low-cut tops, miniskirts and other overly revealing clothing are all inappropriate in Egypt. Especially in non-tourist areas, you need to dress more conservatively.

🪙Do not wear particularly thick and airtight fabrics. You know, of course, that you need to avoid very heavy fabrics like wool and tweed in the summer, which are used to keep you warm in the winter in most cases. But even a thin but not very breathable fabric like nylon is not suitable for wearing in Egypt, where it is hot all year round.

🪙Do not wear clothes in dark colors. It is a well-known fact that dark colors absorb more heat than light colors. Therefore, in Egypt, where it is hot all year round, we recommend that you choose light-colored clothing such as white, beige, and light blue. On the one hand, these colors of clothing will objectively absorb less heat. On the other hand, these colors will also bring you a refreshing visual experience in hot weather.

What to Wear in Egypt in Summer

Summer itself is the hottest season, and in Egypt, where tropical desert climate occupies the largest proportion, it is extremely hot. In addition, taking heatstroke prevention, sun protection, fashion styling and customs taboos into consideration, we recommend the following matching suggestions for you:

A linen halter top + a pair of linen wide leg pants

Linen is a perfect material for summer. It has good breathability. In summer, sweat can quickly evaporate through the pores between flax fibers, thereby taking away the heat of body and making people feel cool as well as comfortable. In the hot summer, wearing linen clothing can effectively lower the body surface temperature and avoid the stuffiness caused by high temperatures. It is especially suitable for wearing in high temperature environments. In addition, wide-leg pants are also more conducive to ventilation. They are also chic in terms of style.

A white halter top + a floral printed Boho skirt

Bohemian-style skirts are usually very long, which can not only protect your legs from sunburn, but also prevent sand and dust from entering when walking. At the same time, the printed patterns on the skirt can fully show your elegant temperament.

A floral printed A-line midi dress + a pair of brown Oxford shoes

The reason why floral dresses are preferred is that this pattern is beautiful and decent at the same time. A pair of brown Oxford shoes also looks elegant and high-end. If you want to complete your look, wear a floral headscarf or scarf.

A linen shirt + a tank top + a pair of sweatpants

Yes! The linen shirt comes in handy again in this look! Although wearing a tank top directly may be frowned upon in Egypt's more conservative environment, there is nothing wrong with wearing a shirt over it. A pair of sweatpants is convenient for you to walk around outdoors while creating a relaxed look.

What to Wear in Egypt in Winter

The temperature in Egypt in winter is relatively mild, so you don’t need to wear a lot. But in some cities it rains a lot. Therefore, if you come to Egypt in winter, you need to take rain gear.

A beige knit top + a trench coat + a pair of cargo pants

This set of outfit is simple yet full of high-end texture. In the winter when the weather is not too cold, a windbreaker is enough to keep you warm. In addition, cargo pants usually have a waterproof coating, which can effectively prevent rain from contacting the skin.

A flannel hoodie + a shirt + a pair of wide leg jeans

The combination of a flannel hoodie and a shirt is great for creating a layered look. The design of a pair of wide leg jeans is also convenient for wearing other pants inside to gain extra warmth.

A burgundy cardigan + a white tank top + pair of turmeric corduroy pants

This retro look, composed of high-saturation items, is perfect for taking photos. Burgundy and yellow are both colors full of the atmosphere of winter. If you would like to further complete this outfit, you can also wear a brown beret and a leather chocker.