SeasonMapMarsa Alam weather in May
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May in Marsa Alam: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Marsa Alam · #16 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 95/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Marsa Alam in May
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 — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 38% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Marsa Alam in May
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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 May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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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.
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Marsa Alam?
- May in Marsa Alam: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Marsa Alam on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
- What is the weather like in Marsa Alam in May?
- In May, Marsa Alam averages a daily high of 33.3°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Marsa Alam in May?
- Marsa Alam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in May.
Other months in Marsa Alam
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Similar destinations in North Africa — May
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.