Which dive suit do I bring to Egypt?
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
The coldest month for diving in Egypt is January. The air temperature in Hurghada in January is about 21°C and the water temperature in the Red Sea is around 19°C. In April, the water temperature in Hurghada is around 23°C and you'll still need a 7 mm wet suit. After April, the water temperature will rise and reaches a peak of 30°C in July and August. In this period you can dive in a 3-5 mm wetsuit. In September the Red Sea in Egypt will slowly cool down. At the bottom of this page you'll find the temperatures in Hurghada and the type of wetsuit we advise you to bring to Egypt.
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Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
Which dive suit Egypt | Best months
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
For diving, the best months to visit Egypt are April, May, September, October and November. In these months, the water temperature in Hurghada is around 24°C, and the air temperature is near 30°C. If you like heat, July and August are the best months to dive in water of 30°C.
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
Which dive suit Egypt | Temperatures Hurghada
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
The bottom of the Red Sea is heated by the earth and the temperature at depth is the same as under the surface. Dive sites near to shore are mostly one or two degrees cooler than dive sites in open sea.
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| January | 21 |
19 |
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7 mm |
| February | 23 |
20 |
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7 mm |
| March | 26 |
21 |
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5-7 mm |
| April | 30 |
23 |
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5-7 mm |
| May | 33 |
26 |
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3-5 mm |
| June | 35 |
28 |
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3-5 mm |
| July | 37 |
30 |
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3-5 mm |
| August | 36 |
29 |
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3-5 mm |
| September | 35 |
28 |
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3-5 mm |
| October | 33 |
26 |
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5-7 mm |
| November | 27 |
23 |
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5-7 mm |
| December | 24 |
19 |
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7 mm |
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
Which dive suit Egypt | Useful tips
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
Do not only take a wet suit with you. Also bring suncream with a high factor. In Egypt, you'll get a sun burn twice as fast, especially when you're at sea, even in winter!
Bring a bathing robe when you visit Egypt in winter. At sea, there might be strong and cold winds.
While in Egypt, make sure you drink loads of water. Drink at least three liters of water every day to avoid dehydration and stomach problems.
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
Which dive suit Egypt | Useful holiday tips
Which dive suit Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
On the page Diving holiday in Hurghada, you'll find useful tips that can make your stay in Egypt more pleasant.
Which dive suit, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt?
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