Is the Red Sea warm in winter?

The Red Sea is warm enough to visit throughout the year, with an average water temperature of 66°F, even in December and January. This goes up to an 84°F average in the summer months, making the sea's shallow parts as warm as bath water.



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As for Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Taba, Dahab, El Gouna, El Qousseir, El-Tor, Tiran Island, Nabq Nature Reserve, Nuweiba, Port Ghalib, Port Safaga and Ras Sudr, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 77°F on average (min: 73°F/max: 80°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

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The Red Sea is warm enough to visit throughout the year, with an average water temperature of 66°F, even in December and January. This goes up to an 84°F average in the summer months, making the sea's shallow parts as warm as bath water.

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On this page you will find an overview of the dangerous creatures that you can meet while diving or snorkeling in Egyptian part of the Red Sea.
  • Scorpionfish and Stonefish. ...
  • Lionfish. ...
  • Muray Eels. ...
  • Blue Spotted Stingray and other rays. ...
  • Sharks. ...
  • Trigger Fish. ...
  • Sea Urchins. ...
  • Cone Shells.


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Egypt's Red Sea coast gets warm sunshine all year round. In summer the days are hot and sunny with July temperatures from 30 to 40°C. Sea breezes should stop you getting too hot though. Spring and autumn are great times to visit with warm seas and plenty of sunshine.

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Swimming in the sea is a fantastic experience but you need to be aware that marine life is abundant in the coral waters of the Red Sea. Stonefish, scorpionfish, rays, jellyfish, sea urchins and coral could be present during the swims.

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In the Egyptian part of the Red Sea, there is no known case of a shark killing a scuba diver. As for swimmers or snorkelers, the thing is that they can mistake some species of sharks that also hunt close to the surface for their usual food, especially if the swimmer moves quickly, with jerky movements.

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