Marsa Alam in February: weather, sea temperature and trips

In February Marsa Alam averages 24°C by day and 14°C at night, and the sea is about 22°C. Mild and sunny, but the coolest sea of the year at about 22°C, and often windy. A month for land trips and sheltered beaches rather than long boat days.

Marsa Alam in February at a glance

Air, sea, sunshine and rain: long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Sea range: lowest and highest readings for the month over the past 10 years (SeaTemperature.info). Wind: share of days when the wind reached 30 km/h or more, ERA5 data for 2016 to 2025 via Open-Meteo. Sunrise and sunset on the 15th, Egypt time.

Sea temperature and swimming in February

This is the coolest the sea gets all year. Average sea temperature: 23°C in January, 22°C in February and 23°C in March. The water feels cool: most people get chilly after 20 to 30 minutes of snorkelling, and the wind on deck makes it feel colder when you get out.

A wetsuit makes snorkelling much more comfortable, and you can usually rent one with the mask and fins. Bring a towel, a sweatshirt and a windproof layer for the deck.

What's running in February

February can be the roughest month for boat trips to the offshore reefs: in one HEPCA survey at Sataya and Samadai, the team had only one calm day in the first half of February. If dolphins are your priority, keep several days free.

Land trips are at their best. Luxor and Dendera is about 24°C, the old port town of El Quseir makes an easy outing, and the super safari runs from the afternoon into a starry desert night.

Day-trip weather in February

Weather2Travel long-term averages. Luxor is inland, so its days are hotter and its nights cooler than on the coast.

Holidays and crowds in February

The February half-term brings UK families in mid-February. Ramadan is expected to start on about 8 February 2027; the exact date depends on the moon. In the resorts, hotels, restaurants and excursions run as normal. Outside the hotels it is polite not to eat, drink or smoke in the street in daytime, and evenings are lively after iftar, the meal at sunset.

What to pack for Marsa Alam in February

• Swimwear, sunglasses and a hat
• Sun cream (SPF 30 or higher)
• A warm sweater or fleece and long trousers for the evenings, which drop to about 14°C
• A wetsuit or long-sleeved rash vest if you plan long snorkelling stops
• A windproof layer for boat trips, as it is cooler on deck
• Reef shoes or water shoes for coral beaches and rocky entries

February in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam weather by month

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