Scuba diving in Egypt
2 dive regions in Egypt, each scored month by month for marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. Taken together, the diving here is at its best in June–November, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.
Also see: Red Sea
Best time to dive in Egypt, region by region
Sorted by each region's best month
| Nov2026 | Dec | Jan2027 | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Red SeaEgypt | 7.7 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| Northern Red SeaEgypt | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Overall score out of 10 with balanced priorities, from the current forecast.
Dive regions in Egypt
- Southern Red SeaRed Sea
Peak season: June–November · Advanced · Liveaboard, Day boat
Known for oceanic whitetip shark, scalloped hammerhead, thresher shark, dolphins
- Northern Red SeaRed Sea
Peak season: May–October · Beginner · Liveaboard, Day boat, Shore, Resort
Known for dolphins, napoleon wrasse, barracuda schools, wrecks