PARTS of the UK have seen rain every day of 2026 so far.
But there is a popular country in Africa where you can find sunshine as it has the least amount of rainfall in the world.
Egypt is constantly ranked the country with the lowest average annual rainfall in the world.
In one year, it only gets about 0.7 inches of rain – in comparison, the UK sees on average 47 inches.
This week, while the UK shivers in freezing temperatures and possible snow, Egypt is basking in highs of 30C.
The good news for Brits is that Egypt is incredibly accessible with the flight time being as little as five hours – and there are very cheap holiday offers throughout the year.
The most popular resort towns for Brits are scattered along the Red Sea – these are Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, El Gouna, and Marsa Alam.
You can pick the destination depending on what kind of break you’re after.
Sharm El Sheikh, on the southern tip of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, is a premier Red Sea resort city with world-class diving and snorkelling thanks to its stunning coral reefs.
Hurghada is also a Red Sea city and is known for having incredible beaches along with great nightlife in Sakalla.
Just up the coast from Hurghada is El Gouna – a secure and gated resort town with high-end hotels, golf courses and marinas.
Meanwhile, Marsa Alam is further south – its U-shaped Abu Dabab Bay is known for its sea turtles and sea cows.
You can spend 10 nights at in Giza for as little as £249 each with loveholidays.
The hotel has spacious bedrooms – some even have bathtubs in the rooms.
The rooftop is the perfect place to gaze at the ancient pyramids, and guests can hire out BBQ equipment for some outdoor cooking.
The price is room only and includes flights from London Stansted.
Staying in Giza, a city on the west bank of the Nile is the perfect stop for anyone wanting to explore Egypt’s history.
It is home to the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World—the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.
Over in Hurghada, you can stay at the 4-star Elysees Dream Beach Hotel which has its own beach, and lots of children’s facilities.
A 10 night stay at Elysees Dream Beach Hotel (starting on February 26) starts from £339pp this includes breakfast – and flights from London Stansted.
Hurghada is the perfect spot for a ‘fly and flop’ break – and February sees more mild temperatures as in peak summer season it can get as hot as 38C.
For a different kind of holiday, why not check out an Egyptian river cruise?
TUI offers package cruises from £1459pp with the Legends of the Nile.
This package is across seven nights, it’s all inclusive with a superior cabin which comes with air conditioning and shower as well as other room amenities.
Guests can explore spots like Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombo seeing ancient cities and ruins.
One Travel Writer hopped onboard a TUI river cruise when it first launched.
She said: “I got to explore the ancient lands of Egypt in possibly the best way a tourist can — a cruise along the River Nile on board Al Horeya, TUI’s first river cruise ship to sail outside of the European waterways.
“Luxor was the first stop on my seven-night bucket list adventure.
“And I was desperate to explore the Valley Of The Kings where some of Egypt’s most illustrious — and notorious — Pharaohs are buried.
“After a busy day of exploring this fascinating city on the Nile’s east bank, the double bed in my Superior French Balcony Cabin seemed all too inviting.
“From the first night, the Egyptian rosé wine Shahrazade became my tipple of choice – luckily, stays aboard the TUI Al Horeya are all-inclusive which meant I could swig back as many wines as I fancied.”
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