Hurghada Water Temperature

The Red Sea coast resort of Hurghada in Egypt boast fabulous beaches with plenty of water sports, and a vibrant cosmopolitan entertainment scene.  The city of the third biggest on the Red Sea coast after Suez and Ismailia, and thousands of visitors come each year to enjoy the beautiful scenery, great climate and of course, the beach.

Getting to Hurghada is easy and there are flights from all over Europe to Hurghada International Airport, while visitors from further afield might find that flying to Cairo and then on to the resort is an easy option.

Hurghada is a close to red sea. would be the climate here. August is the month with the highest water temperature at 82.2°F / 27.9°C. The month with the lowest is March with an average water temperature of 70.9°F / 21.6°C. The avg. air temperature is around 84.7°F / 29.3°C, August is the month with the highest temperature. January is the coolest with 53.6°F / 12°C average air temperature. January is the month with the min. precipitation of 0in / 0mm and January with the max. precipitation in a year with 0in / 0mm. If you plan to visit this place, the month April, May, October, November, June, July, August, September would be the best time.

Hurghada Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: August with 82.2°F / 27.9°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: March with 70.9°F / 21.6°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: August with 84.7°F / 29.3°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: January with 53.6°F / 12°C
Wettest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Driest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity December with 41.4%
Lowest Humidity May with 20%
Best Time to Visit: April, May, October, November, June, July, August, September
Climate Classification

Hurghada water temperature by month

red sea water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

23 22.4 21.8

February

21.9 21.7 21.5

March

21.9 21.7 21.4

April

23 22.4 21.8

May

24.7 23.9 22.9

June

26.3 25.3 24.7

July

27.8 27 26

August

28 27.9 27.6

September

27.6 27 26.6

October

26.8 26.6 26.2

November

26.2 25.5 24.8

December

24.8 23.8 22.9

red sea water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

73.4 72.3 71.2

February

71.4 71.1 70.7

March

71.4 71.1 70.5

April

73.4 72.3 71.2

May

76.5 75 73.2

June

79.3 77.5 76.5

July

82 80.6 78.8

August

82.4 82.2 81.7

September

81.7 80.6 79.9

October

80.2 79.9 79.2

November

79.2 77.9 76.6

December

76.6 74.8 73.2
The highest water temperature will be reached in August with around 82.2°F / 27.9°C. The lowest in March with an average water temperature of 70.9°F / 21.6°C.

The water is always warm at Hurghada, helping to cement the resorts reputation as a terrific all year destination.  Expect temperatures of around 72F or 22.2C in January, which rise to 82F or 27.7C in July and August.

Diving, snorkelling and kayaking are all highly popular, and you can take a trip on a glass bottomed boat to see the amazing marine life on the coral reef just off the coast.

Hurghada weather by month / climate table

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

65.8 53.6 41.7 0 0 40.6%

February

71.1 57.6 45.3 0 0 33.1%

March

77.2 63.5 47.7 0 0 27.2%

April

86.2 71.1 54.9 0 0 21.8%

May

93.4 78.3 62.1 0 0 20%

June

95.2 82.8 68 0 0 20.5%

July

96.6 84.6 70.7 0 0 22.7%

August

97.3 84.7 70.2 0 0 24.4%

September

94.5 80.6 66.7 0 0 28.7%

October

89.4 73.9 56.5 0 0 35.1%

November

77.4 64.4 51.4 0 0 39.9%

December

69.8 56.5 44.1 0 0 41.4%

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

18.8 12 5.4 0 0 40.6%

February

21.7 14.2 7.4 0 0 33.1%

March

25.1 17.5 8.7 0 0 27.2%

April

30.1 21.7 12.7 0 0 21.8%

May

34.1 25.7 16.7 0 0 20%

June

35.1 28.2 20 0 0 20.5%

July

35.9 29.2 21.5 0 0 22.7%

August

36.3 29.3 21.2 0 0 24.4%

September

34.7 27 19.3 0 0 28.7%

October

31.9 23.3 13.6 0 0 35.1%

November

25.2 18 10.8 0 0 39.9%

December

21 13.6 6.7 0 0 41.4%
January is the most draught at 0in / 0mm and January the month with the most rain around 0in / 0mm. The avg. temperature is around 84.7°F / 29.3°C, August is the hottest month in a year. January is the coolest with 53.6°F / 12°C avg. temperature.

Best time to visit Hurghada

Whether you’re planning a summer vacation, or whether you need some winter sun, then Hurghada is the place to be.  Annual temperatures vary from 70.7F or 21.5C to 86F or 30C in January to 97.2F or 36.2C to 111F or 44C in July and August.

Winter requires light clothing and perhaps a jacket for evening, while you’ll want to pack plenty of sunscreen and beachwear for those long, hot, sunny days on the beach.

You should see this when you visiting Hurghada

Take a trip to the coral reef on a glass bottom boat, or if you’re feeling active rent a kayak and paddle out into the calm, warm waters.  Diving and snorkelling are highly popular and the conditions are excellent with clear water and good visibility.

Take a quad bike excursion into the Sahara desert to enjoy afternoon tea with a Bedouin tribe, or take a camel ride along the miles of sandy beach.  The fabulous scenery and diverse range of activities make this wonderful Red Sea resort a perfect choice for all ages.

Activities & POI in Hurghada

Type of Activity List
Beach Sheraton Beach, The View, Mojito Beach, Moon Valley Beach, White Beach, El Sakia Beach, New Ramoza Beach, Fairouz Beach, Blue Beach Club, Public Beach No. 3, Old Vic, Zahabia Beach, Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, El Sawaki Camp, Sun & Sea Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing Seascope Submarine, Marina Hurghada, Port Hurghada
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