Egypt

Hurghada

Hurghada - photo 1

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Hurghada is one of Egypt’s main scuba diving hubs on the Red Sea coast. The city is a practical base for daily boat dives to nearby reefs, walls, and offshore drop-offs, with dive sites commonly suited to both beginners and experienced divers. Visibility is often good in clear conditions, and water temperatures can stay comfortable for much of the year, with season-to-season differences. You’ll typically see reef fish and hard/soft corals, and many outings are planned around factors like current, depth, and bottom profile. Most diving is done from boats, with sites reachable in a short ride from the Hurghada coast.

Essential information for traveling in Egypt

About Egypt

Sea
Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, Mediterra...
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
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 Sites (42)

Nearby Dive Centers (10)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Hurghada

The best time to dive in Hurghada

The best months to dive in Hurghada are from October. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
19 °C 22 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
17 °C 21 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
21 °C 22 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 23 °C 7/10
05 - May
28 °C 25 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
30 °C 26 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
32 °C 29 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
33 °C 29 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
30 °C 28 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 26 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
24 °C 26 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
20 °C 24 °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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