Egypt

El Quseir

El Quseir - photo 1

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El Quseir is a coastal town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, serving as a gateway for divers exploring the southern Red Sea. While the immediate town isn’t a major diving hub, nearby reefs and walls along the coast attract divers staying in El Quseir or doing day trips from the area. A number of local dive centers operate in the wider region, offering introductions, boat trips, and equipment rental. Water is warm and usually clear, with typical reef and pelagic encounters depending on site. For inland divers, El Quseir provides coastal access and a base for exploring nearby reef systems rather than a stand-alone city dive destination.

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 El Quseir

Nearby Dive Sites (32)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around El Quseir

The best time to dive in El Quseir

The best months to dive in El Quseir are from June to October. Temperatures are confortable (28-33°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
20 °C 23 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
18 °C 22 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
22 °C 22 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 23 °C 7/10
05 - May
29 °C 25 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
31 °C 26 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
33 °C 29 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
33 °C 30 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
30 °C 29 °C 8/10
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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