Diving in Hurghada, month by month
Ten years of data (2016–2024) show the sea at Hurghada at its coolest in February (21.2°C) and its warmest in August (29.6°C). The calmest months are January, November and December, when about 62% of days have waves under 0.9 m and wind under 15 knots; the breeziest is June, with only 18%. Rain is very rare — under one day a month on average.
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Month by month
Averages of daily values, a typical year rather than a forecast. “Calm days” are days with waves under 0.9 m and wind under 15 knots.
| Month | Sea °C | Wetsuit | Air °C | Wind (kn) | Waves (m) | Calm days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | 5–7 mm suit, hood and gloves | 21° / 14° | 15 | 0.7 | 52% |
| February | 21.2 | 5–7 mm suit, hood and gloves | 22° / 14° | 15 | 0.8 | 38% |
| March | 22.1 | 5–7 mm suit, hood and gloves | 24° / 17° | 16 | 0.8 | 43% |
| April | 23.3 | 5 mm full wetsuit | 28° / 20° | 15 | 0.7 | 49% |
| May | 24.7 | 5 mm full wetsuit | 31° / 24° | 16 | 0.8 | 30% |
| June | 27.1 | 3 mm full wetsuit | 34° / 27° | 17 | 0.8 | 18% |
| July | 29.0 | 3 mm shorty or thin full suit | 35° / 28° | 16 | 0.6 | 38% |
| August | 29.6 | 3 mm shorty or thin full suit | 35° / 29° | 17 | 0.8 | 25% |
| September | 28.4 | 3 mm shorty or thin full suit | 33° / 27° | 17 | 0.8 | 26% |
| October | 26.8 | 3 mm full wetsuit | 30° / 23° | 15 | 0.8 | 36% |
| November | 25.4 | 3 mm full wetsuit | 26° / 20° | 14 | 0.7 | 68% |
| December | 23.6 | 5 mm full wetsuit | 23° / 16° | 14 | 0.7 | 65% |
Sea temperature through the year
What to expect, season by season
Winter · Dec–Feb
Sea 22.4°C · Air 22° / 15° · Calm days 52%
5–7 mm suit, hood and gloves. A mix of calm and breezy days — the morning trips are usually the smoothest. Cool evenings and a chilly boat after the dive — bring a warm layer.
Spring · Mar–May
Sea 23.4°C · Air 28° / 20° · Calm days 41%
5 mm full wetsuit. A mix of calm and breezy days — the morning trips are usually the smoothest. Comfortable air temperatures for a day on the boat.
Summer · Jun–Aug
Sea 28.6°C · Air 35° / 28° · Calm days 27%
3 mm shorty or thin full suit. Breezier: expect chop on exposed reefs; sheltered sites and morning departures work best. Hot on deck: shade, water and a rash vest matter.
Autumn · Sep–Nov
Sea 26.9°C · Air 30° / 23° · Calm days 43%
3 mm full wetsuit. A mix of calm and breezy days — the morning trips are usually the smoothest. Comfortable air temperatures for a day on the boat.
Dive and snorkeling sites near Hurghada
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Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature in Hurghada in winter?
In winter (December–February) the sea averages 22.4°C, and it bottoms out at 21.2°C in February. Most divers use 5–7 mm suit, hood and gloves then.
Is the sea at Hurghada too hot to dive in summer?
No. In summer (June–August) the sea averages 28.6°C, up to 29.6°C in August — warm but comfortable, and 3 mm shorty or thin full suit is enough. The heat is on deck: air reaches 35°C in August, so bring shade, water and sun protection.
When is the sea calmest at Hurghada?
In January, November and December: roughly 62% of days have waves under 0.9 m and wind under 15 knots, against only 18% in June. Morning departures are calmer than afternoons in any month.
Does it rain at Hurghada?
Rain is very rare — under one day a month on average.
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather & marine APIs, 2016–2024. Averages of daily values for the area, not a reading at each reef. Licence CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.com