Marsa Alam weather in August [2026]

Month summary

Marsa Alam weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

30°C – 36°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

6.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Marsa Alam in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 36°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.1h/d

Our take: August in Marsa Alam is brutally hot and dry—we're talking 30–36°C with virtually zero rain and blazing sunshine. It's perfect if you love heat and want to dive or snorkel in crystal-clear water, but honestly, you'll be melting on land. Pack serious sunscreen and plan most activities for early morning or late evening.

By trip type

Marsa Alam in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Water at 33°C and lively beaches — August is peak swimming season in Marsa Alam In the height of summer, Marsa Alam sees high temperatures (36°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	15°C	22°C	0%	0.0	10.1h	8.4/10
🌤️ February	16°C	23°C	1%	0.0	10.4h	8.5/10
☀️ March	18°C	26°C	0%	0.0	11.5h	9.2/10
☀️ April	22°C	29°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	9.3/10
☀️ May	25°C	32°C	0%	0.0	12.8h	8.6/10
☀️ June	28°C	34°C	0%	0.0	13.0h	7.8/10
🥵 July	29°C	36°C	0%	0.0	12.8h	6.9/10
🥵 August	30°C	36°C	0%	0.0	12.1h	6.9/10
☀️ September	28°C	34°C	0%	0.0	11.2h	7.6/10
☀️ October	25°C	31°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ November	21°C	28°C	2%	0.1	10.7h	9.3/10
☀️ December	18°C	25°C	1%	0.1	10.1h	8.8/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Marsa Alam averages 36°C, 0% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

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