Marsa Alam in July: weather, sea temperature and trips
In July Marsa Alam averages 35°C by day and 25°C at night, and the sea is about 28°C. Very hot, with highs of about 35°C, and a warm sea of about 28°C. Ideal for sea trips; keep land trips for the evening.
Marsa Alam in July at a glance
| Average | |
|---|---|
| Day temperature | 35°C |
| Night temperature | 25°C |
| Sea temperature | 28°C (26.2°C to 32.1°C over the past 10 years) |
| Sunshine | 13 hours a day |
| Rain | Usually no rain |
| Daylight | 13.5 hours; sunrise about 05:59, sunset about 19:32 |
| Wind | Often windy (about 4 days in 10) |
| UV index | 11+ (extreme) |
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 July
The sea is warming up. Average sea temperature: 27°C in June, 28°C in July and 29°C in August. You can snorkel for an hour or more without feeling cold.
No wetsuit needed. A rash vest or an old T-shirt protects your back from the sun while you snorkel.
What's running in July
HEPCA's surveys found the Sataya dolphins in the lagoon on almost every summer day, and calves are born in July and August, so Sataya is at its best. Hamata Island and Marsa Mubarak are good in the warm water too.
Desert trips are best in the late afternoon and evening. Luxor and Cairo trips run, but expect about 40°C and 35°C.
Day-trip weather in July
| Trip | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor | 40°C | 23°C |
| Cairo and the pyramids | 35°C | 21°C |
Weather2Travel long-term averages. Luxor is inland, so its days are hotter and its nights cooler than on the coast.
Holidays and crowds in July
School summer holidays start across Europe, and UK families arrive from late July. Many Italian and Czech families come in July and August. It is the hottest time of year, so most people book sea trips by day and keep desert trips for the late afternoon.
What to book in July
Sataya dolphin reef by yacht
Peak dolphin season; you may see calves in July and August.
Hamata Island by boat
Open-sea reefs and islands in warm water.
Marsa Mubarak by boat
Turtles in the bay and a reef stop, with no wetsuit needed.
Super safari
Quads and a Bedouin dinner once the heat has gone.
What to pack for Marsa Alam in July
- Swimwear, sunglasses and a hat
- High-factor sun cream (SPF 50): the UV index is very high, even when a breeze makes it feel cooler
- Light, loose clothes that cover your shoulders, and a refillable water bottle: in the midday heat you need to drink often
- A windproof layer for boat trips, as it is cooler on deck
- Reef shoes or water shoes for coral beaches and rocky entries
July in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam
| Resort | Day | Night | Sea | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh | 35°C | 25°C | 28°C | rare |
| Hurghada | 34°C | 25°C | 27°C | 5/10 |
| Marsa Alam | 35°C | 25°C | 28°C | 4/10 |
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).
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in Marsa Alam in July?
About 28°C on average. Over the past 10 years, readings for July ranged from 26.2°C to 32.1°C.
Is it warm enough to swim in Marsa Alam in July?
Yes. At about 28°C the sea is at its warmest, and you can stay in for a long time without a wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Marsa Alam in July?
Average highs are 35°C and lows 25°C, with about 13 hours of sunshine a day and usually no rain.
Is July a good time to visit Marsa Alam?
Very hot, with highs of about 35°C, and a warm sea of about 28°C. Ideal for sea trips; keep land trips for the evening.
Book or ask a question
Every tour on this page can be booked online from its page, with no prepayment: you pay on the day. To ask about dates, hotel pickup or private trips, write to us on WhatsApp at +20 101 337 0369 or Telegram at @sinbad_tour_bot, or call +20 100 687 2059.
Sources
- Weather2Travel: Marsa Alam climate by month
- SeaTemperature.info: Marsa Alam water temperature
- HEPCA: A management plan for Satayah reef (2018)
- HEPCA: February, as windy as it gets (Satayah and Samadai survey)
- Open-Meteo: historical weather API (ERA5), wind 2016 to 2025
- timeanddate.com: daylight saving time in Egypt
- Weather2Travel: Cairo climate
- Weather2Travel: Luxor climate
