What to Pack for Egypt

Season by season, and a note on dressing respectfully

Egypt is not one climate. Cairo in January wants a jacket after dark; Aswan in July does not. Pack from the winter list or the summer list depending on when you travel, and take the layers seriously — desert nights drop further than people expect.

Beyond the weather there is the question of what is comfortable to wear at mosques, churches and in the street. The packing list for women and the general what-to-wear guide handle that without fuss, and the etiquette guide explains the reasoning behind it.