SeasonMapMarsa Alam weather in August
Egypt
August in Marsa Alam: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Marsa Alam · #241 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Marsa Alam in August
Other months in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam's forum flags April for occasional Khamsin sandstorms, the same warm spring wind that sweeps other parts of Egypt this time of year, though regulars still rate mid-March to mid-April as one of the two best windows of the year — warm without being at the summer's full intensity. Sunshine is reliable and the sea is already comfortable for long swims.
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Marsa Alam climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 37°C / 99°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 44% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Marsa Alam in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Egypt, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Marsa Alam's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMarsa Alam's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Marsa Alam in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sea warm enough to swim
1 May – 30 Nov · usuallyWarm enough for a shorty or nothing from May into November, and the long shallow bays make it feel warmer still. January to March is a full wetsuit for repeat dives.
- Season
The desert summer
15 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatNothing to shade the coast road and a hot wind off the hills; the middle of the day belongs to the water or the air conditioning. Resorts are cheap and half full.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Marsa Alam — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Marsa Alam?
Marsa Alam in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Marsa Alam?
- August in Marsa Alam: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Marsa Alam on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Marsa Alam in August?
- In August, Marsa Alam averages a daily high of 37.2°C and a low of 28.7°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Marsa Alam in August?
- Marsa Alam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in August.
Other months in Marsa Alam
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Similar destinations in North Africa — August
Within 300 km: Hurghada's The kite and windsurf season around 15 Mar – 15 Oct, and El Gouna's Kite season on the lagoon around 15 Mar – 15 Oct.