Scuba diving in the Red Sea
4 dive regions in the Red Sea, 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 April–June, September–December, but every region has its own season, so check the grid below before you book.
Countries: Egypt
Best time to dive in the Red Sea, 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 |
| Sudan Red SeaSudan | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| DjiboutiDjibouti | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| 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 the Red Sea
- Southern Red SeaEgypt
Peak season: June–November · Advanced · Liveaboard, Day boat
Known for oceanic whitetip shark, scalloped hammerhead, thresher shark, dolphins
- Sudan Red SeaSudan
Peak season: December–April · Intermediate · Liveaboard
Known for scalloped hammerhead, grey reef shark, manta ray, silvertip shark
- DjiboutiDjibouti
Peak season: November–February · Intermediate · Liveaboard, Day boat
Known for whale shark, reef sharks, soft corals
- Northern Red SeaEgypt
Peak season: May–October · Beginner · Liveaboard, Day boat, Shore, Resort
Known for dolphins, napoleon wrasse, barracuda schools, wrecks