Diving the Red Sea in November
noviembre is a comfortable time to dive Egypt’s Red Sea. The sea averages 25.4°C at Hurghada and 25.7°C at Marsa Alam; days reach 26°C and mornings are about 20°C. About 68% of days at Hurghada are calm enough for smooth boat trips — calmer than the yearly average (41%). Rain is rare. Figures are averages for 2016–2024.
noviembre at a glance
Hurghada
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Marsa Alam
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Month by month
Averages 2016–2024. A typical year, not a forecast.
| Month | Hurghada: Mar °C | Hurghada: Aire | Hurghada: calm | Marsa Alam: Mar °C | Marsa Alam: Aire | Marsa Alam: calm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| octubre | 26.8 | 30° / 23° | 36% | 27.5 | 31° / 25° | 40% |
| noviembre | 25.4 | 26° / 20° | 68% | 25.7 | 28° / 21° | 58% |
| diciembre | 23.6 | 23° / 16° | 65% | 23.7 | 24° / 18° | 63% |
What to expect
- ✓Water around 25.4°C at Hurghada: Traje largo de 3 mm is the usual choice.
- ✓68% calm days at Hurghada and 58% at Marsa Alam; wind, not rain, is the usual reason a trip changes.
- ✓Mornings are about 20°C at Hurghada: bring a warm layer and a towel robe for the ride back.
- ✓Rain is rare: about 0.1 day a month at Hurghada, 0.7 at Marsa Alam.
What to pack
- •A warm layer and a towel robe or poncho for the boat — the ride back after a dive is the coldest part of the day.
- •A wetsuit to suit the water: Traje largo de 3 mm at Hurghada, Traje largo de 3 mm at Marsa Alam. Centres rent suits.
- •Sun protection still matters on deck: a rash vest, hat and reef-safe sunscreen.
- •A seasickness tablet an hour before departure if you are sensitive — breezy days make the crossing livelier.
Dive trips and courses in Hurghada
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Dive trips and courses in Marsa Alam
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Frequently asked questions
Can you dive in the Red Sea in noviembre?
Yes — the Red Sea has no closed season. In noviembre the sea is about 25.4°C at Hurghada and 25.7°C at Marsa Alam, with 68% calm days at Hurghada.
What wetsuit do I need in noviembre?
At 25.4°C (Hurghada) the usual choice is Traje largo de 3 mm; at 25.7°C (Marsa Alam) Traje largo de 3 mm. Feeling the cold is personal — if you chill easily, go one step thicker.
Is the sea calm in noviembre?
About 68% of days at Hurghada and 58% at Marsa Alam have waves under 0.9 m and wind under 15 knots — calmer than the yearly average. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons.
Hurghada or Marsa Alam in noviembre?
The sea is warmer at Marsa Alam (25.4°C at Hurghada, 25.7°C at Marsa Alam) and calmer at Hurghada (68% against 58% of days). Both dive all year; Marsa Alam is the quieter, more remote base, Hurghada has the wider choice of trips and sites.
Do boat trips run in noviembre?
On most days, yes. Strong wind and swell are the usual reason a trip is moved, delayed or cancelled — the captain and the port authority decide on the day. Today’s conditions and a 7-day outlook are on our diving-conditions page.
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather & marine APIs, 2016–2024 (CC BY 4.0). Averages for the area, not a reading at each reef. Open-Meteo.com
