What to pack for Egypt in June

UV index hits 12.3, high enough to burn through clouds.

Glare off sand reflects light that sunglasses alone won't cut.

Mosquitoes breed near water sources scattered across the desert.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Minor cuts get infected quickly in sand and heat.

Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.

This country runs on Type C or F. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Overhead bins shrink on regional flights within Egypt and beyond.

Day trips into national parks require water and sun protection.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.

Sand blows at 22 km/h and rises with every step across dunes.

Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 99°F.

UV hits 12.3 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Desert terrain demands footwear that sheds sand and dries quickly.

Fourteen hours of daylight means fourteen hours of direct sun exposure.

Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Dehydration hits hard when tap water isn't safe to drink.

Unfamiliar food and water cause stomach trouble in most travelers.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

Pickpocketing rises in crowded markets and tourist sites.

Multiple hands touch luggage at international airports, and bags disappear between gates.

Sand enters every bag; cubes contain it and organize gear.

Sweat soaks clothes daily, and laundry dries in hours here.

Airport noise and long transit times test patience without sound.

Heat peaks at 99°F with no rain in sight for the month.

Lips crack in dry air faster than body skin does.

Tap water carries pathogens, and hands touch face constantly.

Bites itch worse when skin is already burned and sensitive.

Charging ports fill with sand; short cables prevent constant plugging.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Border crossings require the passport within arm's reach always.

Luggage moves through multiple hands at international airports.

Long flights and early desert starts demand neck support.