El Gouna Sea Temperature
Updated Thu 02:53 (Africa/Cairo)
Egypt · Forecast updated Aug 6, 2026, 02:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
28.5°C
83.3°F
Very warm water
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The August average in our archive is 28.5°C (83.2°F).
Recent trend
Warming by 1.0°C
Seven-day average: 28.6°C, versus 27.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.
Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year
In the data collected for El Gouna, monthly averages range from about 25.7°C (78.3°F) in June to 28.5°C (83.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in El Gouna has been 27.5°C.
Monthly Water Temperature Averages
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24.9°C / 76.8°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| July | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 27.0°C / 80.5°F | 28.7°C / 83.7°F |
| August | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 28.5°C / 83.2°F | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
Profile calculated from 1595 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at El Gouna
Red Sea resort with offshore reefs and calm lagoon snorkeling.
- Area
- Red Sea Governorate
El Gouna Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the sea temperature in El Gouna today?
The current sea surface temperature in El Gouna is 28.5°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.5°C.
When is the water warmest in El Gouna?
The warmest monthly average in the El Gouna archive is August, at around 28.5°C (83.2°F).
When is the water coldest in El Gouna?
The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 25.7°C (78.3°F).
Can you swim in El Gouna today?
At 28.5°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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