How to deal with extreme heat and sun in Egypt?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Egypt's heat is intense, especially the first few days — use SPF sunscreen on your face, bring an umbrella for shade, and be careful with hotel A/C to avoid throat problems.
What the community said
The sun is very intense from early morning and sunburn happens fast — bring an umbrella for shade, especially during the first 3 days until you adjust.
3 days ago Sun umbrella, first 3 days
The heat makes many travelers feel unwell, and room A/C units are often dirty — ask hotel staff to clean the A/C right after check-in to avoid getting a sore throat.
3 days ago Request A/C cleaning
The face can burn badly even with SPF sunscreen applied — reapply it more often than usual throughout the day, especially in peak heat.
3 days ago SPF sunscreen, frequent reapplication