Climate Insights for Marsa Alam

Egypt

Hottest
August
33°C peak92°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
November
4 mm rain0.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Marsa Alam is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 9 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4 mm 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.The climate in Marsa Alam is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 0.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 0.1 in 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 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 17°FebMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 18°MarMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 20°AprMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 28°JulMax: 33°Average: 31°Min: 30°AugMax: 33°Average: 32°Min: 30°SepMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 29°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 71°FAverage: 67°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 68°FMin: 64°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 72°FMin: 68°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 89°FAverage: 86°FMin: 83°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 88°FMin: 86°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 89°FMin: 87°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 87°FMin: 84°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 67°F
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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 20°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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 92°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 89°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
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Precipitation

Marsa Alam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Marsa Alam is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 0.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 0.2 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 17km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Marsa Alam is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Marsa Alam is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°67°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr25°76°F
May27°81°F
Jun30°86°F
Jul31°88°F
Aug32°89°F
Sep30°87°F
Oct28°82°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec22°71°F

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 1 mm 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 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 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
22 °C71 °F
19 km/h12 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C64 °F
22 °C71 °F
20 km/h12 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C68 °F
24 °C75 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
26 °C80 °F
17 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
29 °C85 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
28 °C83 °F
32 °C89 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
30 °C86 °F
33 °C91 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
30 °C87 °F
33 °C92 °F
15 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
29 °C84 °F
32 °C89 °F
19 km/h12 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
18 km/h11 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
26 °C79 °F
17 km/h10 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
23 °C74 °F
19 km/h11 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in