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Marsa Alam in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Marsa Alam in August is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 35 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
64/100 · #12
Warmth
#1
Dryness
#4
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#1
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Marsa Alam · AugustPhoto: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 35 °C
- Average low
- 29 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 9 h/day
- Humidity
- 47 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 35 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 | 45 | 4.0 | 29 | 66 |
| August (selected) | 35 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 8.9 | 47 | 4.4 | 30 | 64 |
| September | 34 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 51 | 4.8 | 29 | 69 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (64/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | +2 | -0.5 °C | -0.5 °C | ±0 | -0.1 mm | +0.6 h | -2.2 % | -0.4 m/s | -0.9 °C |
| September | +5 | -1.5 °C | -1.8 °C | ±0 | -0.1 mm | -0.9 h | +4.7 % | +0.4 m/s | -0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Marsa Alam in August?
The average daily high is around 35 °C, with an average daily low of about 29 °C.
Can you swim in Marsa Alam in August?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Marsa Alam in August?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 0 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Marsa Alam?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Marsa Alam. For a beach trip: March, April, May and November. August is not among them.