When to go

Best time to visit Egypt

Egypt is a true yearround destination, but comfort and sea state change with the wind.

Best overall window

Warm water 25°C to 29°C, air easing 25°C to 31°C, winds often dropping to 17 km/h to 26 km/h

Outside that window

Warming air 22°C to 28°C, water rising 22°C to 26°C, steady winds 22 km/h to 24 km/h

Start with the overall answer, then switch only when scuba, freedive, snorkel, or topside timing changes the trip in a meaningful way.

The overall row stays visible so you can compare it against the currently selected scope.

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Scope	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Overall	Overall - Jan: Best	Overall - Feb: Best	Overall - Mar: Good	Overall - Apr: Good	Overall - May: Good	Overall - Jun: Tradeoffs	Overall - Jul: Tradeoffs	Overall - Aug: Tradeoffs	Overall - Sep: Best	Overall - Oct: Best	Overall - Nov: Best	Overall - Dec: Best

These do not replace the overall planner. Use them only if a specific animal or event is driving your trip dates.

Turtle-heavy bay snorkeling
Best for Snorkel, Scuba
Apr to Jun, Sep to Oct
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Bays in the Marsa Alam region, including Marsa Abu Dabab, often deliver excellent turtle encounters in calm morning light.
Dolphin encounters (follow local rules)
Best for Snorkel, Scuba
Year-round
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Dolphins are possible yearround on the Red Sea.
Warm-water coral color
Best for Snorkel, Scuba, Freedive
Jun to Sep
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Summer brings the warmest water, often 28°C to 30°C, which can make long reef sessions and photography days especially comfortable.
Best wreck comfort window
Best for Scuba
Mar to May, Oct to Nov
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For wreck routes like Thistlegorm and Abu Nuhas sites, spring and autumn often balance warmth with manageable winds.
Freedive training blocks
Best for Freedive
Mar to May, Oct to Nov
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Many visiting athletes schedule depth and technique training around the calmer shoulder seasons, especially when based in Dahab.

Regional differences: Sinai can feel windier and choppier than sheltered southern bays, especially in summer.

Mar to May: Warming air 22°C to 28°C, water rising 22°C to 26°C, steady winds 22 km/h to 24 km/h

Built from climate references, access rules, and destination operators. Wildlife timing and route flexibility can shift year to year.