Marsa Alam weather by month

By the SinbadTour team in Egypt. Climate figures are long-term averages, last checked 10 November 2026.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marsa Alam has the mildest winters of Egypt's Red Sea resorts: about 23 to 25°C by day from December to February. The sea is warmest in August, at about 29°C, and coolest in February, at about 22°C. It is often windy, especially in June and September, which matters most for the long boat trip to Sataya dolphin reef. For most people the best months are October, November, April and May.

Marsa Alam weather by month

Month	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Windy days
January	23°C	13°C	23°C	9 h	3/10
February	24°C	14°C	22°C	10 h	3/10
March	27°C	16°C	23°C	10 h	4/10
April	30°C	20°C	23°C	11 h	4/10
May	32°C	23°C	25°C	12 h	5/10
June	34°C	25°C	27°C	13 h	6/10
July	35°C	25°C	28°C	13 h	4/10
August	35°C	26°C	29°C	12 h	5/10
September	34°C	25°C	28°C	11 h	6/10
October	32°C	22°C	27°C	10 h	3/10
November	27°C	18°C	26°C	10 h	1/10
December	25°C	15°C	24°C	9 h	2/10

Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).

Best time to go to Marsa Alam

Dolphins at Sataya: all year, but HEPCA's surveys found the dolphins most reliably in summer, and winter winds can make the long crossing rough.
Snorkelling and turtles: May to November, when the sea is 25 to 29°C.
Luxor: November to March, when it is about 22 to 29°C there.
Calm seas: November has the fewest windy days of the year.
Winter sun: December to February, the warmest winter days on Egypt's Red Sea coast.

Marsa Alam month by month

Marsa Alam in January Day 23°C, night 13°C, sea 23°C
Marsa Alam in February Day 24°C, night 14°C, sea 22°C
Marsa Alam in March Day 27°C, night 16°C, sea 23°C
Marsa Alam in April Day 30°C, night 20°C, sea 23°C
Marsa Alam in May Day 32°C, night 23°C, sea 25°C
Marsa Alam in June Day 34°C, night 25°C, sea 27°C
Marsa Alam in July Day 35°C, night 25°C, sea 28°C
Marsa Alam in August Day 35°C, night 26°C, sea 29°C
Marsa Alam in September Day 34°C, night 25°C, sea 28°C
Marsa Alam in October Day 32°C, night 22°C, sea 27°C
Marsa Alam in November Day 27°C, night 18°C, sea 26°C
Marsa Alam in December Day 25°C, night 15°C, sea 24°C

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Frequently asked questions

When is the sea warmest in Marsa Alam?

In August, at about 29°C on average. It stays at 26°C or more from June to November.

Is Marsa Alam warm in winter?

It is the warmest of the three main Red Sea resorts in winter: about 23°C by day in January and 13°C at night. The sea is about 22 to 23°C, so many people wear a wetsuit for snorkelling.

When is the best time to see dolphins at Sataya?

Dolphins can be seen all year, but HEPCA's surveys found them most reliably in summer, and the crossing is calmest in autumn. In winter, and February especially, some days are too rough.

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