What’s the climate like in Red Sea?
The current climate of Red Sea features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 38°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Red Sea in recent years was 45°C in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in January 2015.
On average, Red Sea receives 9,2 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Red Sea?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Red Sea is January through May and September through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Red Sea. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Red Sea
The climate table of Red Sea shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 25 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,2 | 0,5 | 0,9 | 0,4 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,6 | 1,3 | 0,7 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 38°C in August
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in January
- Precipitation: 9,2 mm per year
- Driest months: 0 mm in June, July, August and September
- Wettest months: 4,6 mm in October, 1,3 mm in November and 0,9 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Red Sea
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Red Sea, Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Red Sea
This graph shows how much precipitation Red Sea, Egypt, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Red Sea
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Red Sea, Egypt. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Red Sea
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Red Sea, Egypt. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Red Sea
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Red Sea, Egypt, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Red Sea by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Red Sea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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