Best time to swim in Egypt Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Egypt? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Egypt.
Swimming in Egypt by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Egypt by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Alexandria, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh and Taba.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming* |
| February | 63°F to 73°F | pleasant swimming* |
| March | 64°F to 74°F | pleasant swimming* |
| April | 65°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming* |
| May | 69°F to 77°F | pleasant swimming* |
| June | 75°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| July | 80°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| August | 82°F to 85°F | ideal swimming |
| September | 81°F to 84°F | ideal swimming |
| October | 78°F to 82°F | ideal swimming* |
| November | 73°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| December | 68°F to 77°F | pleasant swimming* |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Egypt?
Best time to swim in Alexandria
The best months for swimming in Alexandria are june, july, august, september, october et november.
Best time to swim in Taba
The best months for swimming in Taba are january, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november et december.
Other cities and places in Egypt:
Water temperatures in Egypt over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Egypt for the cities of: Alexandria, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh and Taba.