Egypt

Hurghada

Hurghada - photo 1

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Hurghada in the Red Sea region offers warm, clear water and easy access to reefs and wrecks along Egypt's eastern coast. The city serves as a hub for liveaboards and shore diving, with shallow coastlines and numerous dive sites reachable by boat. Typical conditions include calm seas, good visibility, and tropical marine life such as reef fish, corals, and occasional larger pelagic encounters. The area around Hurghada is well-suited for recreational diving and beginner to intermediate skill levels, with opportunities for drift and wall dives on nearby reefs.

Essential information for traveling in Egypt

About Egypt

Sea
Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, Mediterra...
Languages
AR
Demonym
Egyptian
Phone prefix
+20

Practicalities

Currency
EGP
Voltage
220, 230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
CAI HRG SSH RMF HBE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Hurghada

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

The best time to dive in Hurghada

The best months to dive in Hurghada are from July to October. Temperatures are confortable (28-34°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
19 °C 23 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
17 °C 22 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
22 °C 22 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 23 °C 7/10
05 - May
29 °C 25 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
32 °C 26 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
34 °C 29 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
34 °C 29 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
31 °C 28 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 27 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
25 °C 27 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
20 °C 25 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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