When is the best time to visit Marsa Alam?

The most comfortable stretch is January to March and November, when average highs run 72 to 82 degrees F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 97 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 72 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Marsa Alam?

January, with roughly 0 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Marsa Alam?

July averages 97 degrees F by day and 84 degrees F at night, and January averages 72 degrees F and 59 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Marsa Alam?

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Marsa Alam: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Where to stay in Marsa Alam

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Best time to visit Marsa Alam

The most comfortable months in Marsa Alam are January to March and November, with average daytime highs of 72 to 82°F and 0 to 0 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 97°F, and January the coolest at 72°F. January sees the most rain, around 0 days, while January is the driest with about 0.

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Oct88°77°0 d

Nov82°70°0 d

Dec76°63°0 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Marsa Alam: common questions

When is the best time to visit Marsa Alam?: The most comfortable stretch is January to March and November, when average highs run 72 to 82°F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 97°F on average, and January the coolest at 72°F.
What is the rainiest month in Marsa Alam?: January, with roughly 0 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Marsa Alam?: July averages 97°F by day and 84°F at night, and January averages 72°F and 59°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Marsa Alam?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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