Climate Insights for Marsa Alam

The climate in Marsa Alam is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 7mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3mm of rainfall. Marsa Alam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Marsa Alam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Marsa Alam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Marsa Alam is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Marsa Alam, which began on March 20, 2026. Marsa Alam is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Marsa Alam is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Marsa Alam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.