Sea temperature - Egypt: month by month
Average sea temperature each month - a rough guide to when it's worth going. Current month highlighted.
| Month | Average | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 23.8°C |
| February | 21.6°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 22.9°C |
| March | 21.9°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 22.9°C |
| April | 23.1°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 23.8°C |
| May | 24.6°C | Marsa Alam 25.5°C |
| June | 26.7°C | Marsa Alam 27.9°C |
| July | 29.0°C | Marsa Alam 30.3°C |
| August | 29.7°C | Marsa Alam 30.9°C |
| September | 28.3°C | Marsa Alam 29.3°C |
| October | 26.7°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 27.5°C |
| November | 25.6°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 26.9°C |
| December | 23.7°C | Sharm el-Sheikh 25.2°C |
Frequently asked questions
In which month is the sea warmest?
Warmest: August, about 29.7°C on average.
When is the sea coldest?
Coldest: February, about 21.6°C on average.
What is the sea temperature in summer?
In summer (June-August) about 28.5°C on average.
In which months is the sea warmest?
The sea usually exceeds 24°C from May to November.
Sea temperature - Egypt, January
Average (January): about 22.4°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (23.8°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, February
Average (February): about 21.6°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (22.9°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, March
Average (March): about 21.9°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (22.9°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, April
Average (April): about 23.1°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (23.8°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, May
Average (May): about 24.6°C. Warmest: Marsa Alam (25.5°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, June
Average (June): about 26.7°C. Warmest: Marsa Alam (27.9°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, July
Average (July): about 29.0°C. Warmest: Marsa Alam (30.3°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, August
Average (August): about 29.7°C. Warmest: Marsa Alam (30.9°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, September
Average (September): about 28.3°C. Warmest: Marsa Alam (29.3°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, October
Average (October): about 26.7°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (27.5°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, November
Average (November): about 25.6°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (26.9°C).
Sea temperature - Egypt, December
Average (December): about 23.7°C. Warmest: Sharm el-Sheikh (25.2°C).