Marsa Alam weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Marsa Alam weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

77°F – 90°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Marsa Alam in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.8h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.8h/d

Our take: May in Marsa Alam is absolutely stellar if you love heat and guaranteed sunshine—think scorching days around 32°C and barely a cloud in sight. You'll get over 12 hours of daily sun, perfect for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts who thrive in intense warmth without rainy interruptions.

By trip type

Marsa Alam in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Marsa Alam. Temperatures rise (32°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	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 ◀ 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 May, Marsa Alam averages 90°F, 0% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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