Marsa Alam, EgyptQuick decision
When to visit Marsa Alam?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–84°F in April
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
July (0%)
📅 Best score
9.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
DivingYear-round — Elphinstone, Fury Shoals and pristine reefs.
Dugongs & TurtlesYear-round — Abu Dabbab, dugongs and green turtles.
BeachesOctober–May — white sand, mangroves and tranquillity.
Desert & MinesOctober–March — Wadi el-Gemal temples and emerald mines.
Monthly climate data
Marsa Alam weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 72°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 61°F | 73°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ March | 64°F | 79°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ April | 72°F | 84°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 77°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 82°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🥵 July | 84°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 86°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 82°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 77°F | 88°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 70°F | 82°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ December | 64°F | 77°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 0% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 35°F, 0% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time
Average 31°F, 1% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 23°F, 1% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
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Best months in Marsa Alam
March
March in Marsa Alam is genuinely fantastic—warm desert days around 26°C cool to pleasant evenings at 18°C, perfect for…
April
April in Marsa Alam is absolutely brilliant—think sun-soaked days hitting 29°C with virtually zero rain, perfect for…
November
November in Marsa Alam is absolutely brilliant—you're looking at warm, sunny days (21–28°C) with virtually zero rain…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
April is ideal with 0% rainy days and 29°F. The months of April & November offer comparable conditions.
July is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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