Diving the Red Sea in November
листопад is a comfortable time to dive Egypt’s Red Sea. The sea averages 25.4°C at Хургада and 25.7°C at Марса-Алам; days reach 26°C and mornings are about 20°C. About 68% of days at Хургада are calm enough for smooth boat trips — calmer than the yearly average (41%). Rain is rare. Figures are averages for 2016–2024.
листопад at a glance
Хургада
Month by month →Wetsuit: Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм
Марса-Алам
Month by month →Wetsuit: Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм
Month by month
Averages 2016–2024. A typical year, not a forecast.
| Month | Хургада: Море °C | Хургада: Повітря | Хургада: calm | Марса-Алам: Море °C | Марса-Алам: Повітря | Марса-Алам: calm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| жовтень | 26.8 | 30° / 23° | 36% | 27.5 | 31° / 25° | 40% |
| листопад | 25.4 | 26° / 20° | 68% | 25.7 | 28° / 21° | 58% |
| грудень | 23.6 | 23° / 16° | 65% | 23.7 | 24° / 18° | 63% |
What to expect
- ✓Water around 25.4°C at Хургада: Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм is the usual choice.
- ✓68% calm days at Хургада and 58% at Марса-Алам; wind, not rain, is the usual reason a trip changes.
- ✓Mornings are about 20°C at Хургада: bring a warm layer and a towel robe for the ride back.
- ✓Rain is rare: about 0.1 day a month at Хургада, 0.7 at Марса-Алам.
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: Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм at Хургада, Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм at Марса-Алам. 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 Хургада
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Dive trips and courses in Марса-Алам
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Frequently asked questions
Can you dive in the Red Sea in листопад?
Yes — the Red Sea has no closed season. In листопад the sea is about 25.4°C at Хургада and 25.7°C at Марса-Алам, with 68% calm days at Хургада.
What wetsuit do I need in листопад?
At 25.4°C (Хургада) the usual choice is Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм; at 25.7°C (Марса-Алам) Повний гідрокостюм 3 мм. Feeling the cold is personal — if you chill easily, go one step thicker.
Is the sea calm in листопад?
About 68% of days at Хургада and 58% at Марса-Алам 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 листопад?
The sea is warmer at Марса-Алам (25.4°C at Хургада, 25.7°C at Марса-Алам) and calmer at Хургада (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 листопад?
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
