El Gouna Water Temperature
Updated Sun 05:40 (Africa/Cairo)
Egypt · Forecast updated Sep 20, 2026, 05:40 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.7°C
80.1°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 20, 2026, 05:40 (Africa/Cairo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.6°C below
The typical September average is 27.3°C (81.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 27.2°C, versus 27.2°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for El Gouna, typical monthly averages range from about 18.8°C (65.8°F) in February to 28.6°C (83.5°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in El Gouna has been 27.5°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near El Gouna, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5–20.1°C | 19.7°C / 67.5°F |
| February | 18.4–19.2°C | 18.8°C / 65.8°F |
| March | 20.5–20.9°C | 20.7°C / 69.3°F |
| April | 22.0–23.1°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| May | 23.9–24.3°C | 24.1°C / 75.4°F |
| June | 25.3–26.7°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| July | 27.6–29.4°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| August | 28.2–29.4°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| September | 26.7–27.8°C | 27.3°C / 81.1°F |
| October | 25.1–25.5°C | 25.3°C / 77.5°F |
| November | 22.6–24.7°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| December | 20.2–22.0°C | 21.1°C / 70.0°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (27.46, 33.79). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
El Gouna in January
Typical January water temperature near El Gouna is 19.7°C (67.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.5–20.1°C.
El Gouna in February
Typical February water temperature near El Gouna is 18.8°C (65.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.4–19.2°C.
El Gouna in March
Typical March water temperature near El Gouna is 20.7°C (69.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.5–20.9°C.
El Gouna in April
Typical April water temperature near El Gouna is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.0–23.1°C.
El Gouna in May
Typical May water temperature near El Gouna is 24.1°C (75.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.9–24.3°C.
El Gouna in June
Typical June water temperature near El Gouna is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.3–26.7°C.
El Gouna in July
Typical July water temperature near El Gouna is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.6–29.4°C.
El Gouna in August
Typical August water temperature near El Gouna is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–29.4°C.
El Gouna in September
Typical September water temperature near El Gouna is 27.3°C (81.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.7–27.8°C.
El Gouna in October
Typical October water temperature near El Gouna is 25.3°C (77.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.1–25.5°C.
El Gouna in November
Typical November water temperature near El Gouna is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–24.7°C.
El Gouna in December
Typical December water temperature near El Gouna is 21.1°C (70.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.2–22.0°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| 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 | 28.3°C / 83.0°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| September | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 27.2°C / 81.0°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2678 hourly forecast records across 4 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 water temperature in El Gouna today?
The current sea surface temperature near El Gouna is 26.7°C (80.1°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.5°C.
When is the water warmest in El Gouna?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 28.6°C (83.5°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in El Gouna?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 18.8°C (65.8°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in El Gouna today?
At 26.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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