Weather and the best time to film in Egypt
Egypt is sunny almost every day of the year, which is one reason productions come here. The real planning questions are heat, wind, daylight and holidays. Here is what we tell producers before they lock dates.
October to April: the main season
Most international shoots happen between October and April. Days in Cairo are warm and comfortable, nights can be cool, especially in the desert, and the light is soft and golden for much of the day. Luxor and Aswan are at their best in winter.
Rain is rare. Winter brings occasional cloudy days and, on the Mediterranean coast around Alexandria, some rain and rough sea.
May to September: hot but workable
Summer is hot. Cairo is regularly in the mid to high 30s Celsius and Upper Egypt and the desert can pass 40. Shoots still happen in summer with early calls, a long lunch break and night work. The Red Sea and the North Coast are popular summer locations, and the long days give you more usable light.
Khamsin winds and sand
In spring, mainly March to May, hot dusty winds called the khamsin can blow for a day or two at a time and reduce visibility. We build weather cover into desert schedules in that period.
Ramadan and holidays
During Ramadan the working day changes and many crew members fast, so we schedule shorter days and plan around iftar. Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier every year. Eid holidays, Coptic Christmas and national holidays affect permits and location access, so check your dates with us early.
Shot in Egypt by Filmedia
From first email to wrap.
- 01You send
The brief
Script or treatment, dates, the look you want and crew size. We reply within 24 hours with location ideas and a first budget range.
- 02We scout
Recce & budget
Photo and video recce of the shortlist, then we lock schedule and budget with you, line by line.
- 03We clear
Permits & customs
We file the filming permits, often about a week once prep and first approvals are in, clear your equipment through customs and hire crew and fixers.
- 04We shoot
Shoot & wrap
Daily reports to your office during the shoot. After wrap we close permits, returns and paperwork.
Have dates and a script? Send them today. We reply within 24 hours.
Send your brief ↗FAQ
What is the best month to film in Egypt?+
October to April is the main season, with comfortable temperatures and soft light. November, February and March are especially popular. Summer works too with early calls and night shoots.
Does it rain in Egypt?+
Very little. Cairo and Upper Egypt get almost no rain. Alexandria and the north coast see some rain in winter.
How does Ramadan affect a shoot?+
Working hours are shorter and schedules move around iftar. Shooting is still possible, but plan for it in the schedule and budget.
Shoot something like this in Egypt.
We reply within 24 hours. Permits are often ready in about a week once prep and first approvals are in.
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Filmedia Production LLC · Dokki, Giza, Egypt
Also producing in Dubai