Think of Egypt and you conjure up images of long, hot sunny days with little or no rainfall and not a cloud in the sky.

Welcome to Hurghada, where the weather does just that virtually every day of the year. Wake up to blue cloudless skies and a warm breeze as you prepare yourself for another day relaxing in the Egyptian sunshine. Sun cream is a must!

The hottest time of the year is July and August with temperatures well above 30C.

However, the temperatures can still be quite pleasant in the winter months and many people take advantage of the opportunity to get away from the sub-zero temperatures more likely to be experienced at home.

Take another layer for the evenings when it can feel a little cool - but given the daytime highs you'll be glad of it!