INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Safaga Water Temperature
Updated Wed 21:25 (Africa/Cairo)
Egypt · Forecast updated Nov 4, 2026, 21:25 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
26.5°C
79.7°F
Warm water
Valid Nov 4, 2026, 21:25 (Africa/Cairo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 26.7°C (80.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 26.6°C, versus 26.9°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 Safaga, typical monthly averages range from about 22.2°C (72.0°F) in February to 29.8°C (85.6°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Safaga has been 26.9°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Safaga, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9–23.8°C | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| February | 22.0–22.5°C | 22.2°C / 72.0°F |
| March | 22.4–22.8°C | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
| April | 23.2–24.0°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| May | 24.6–25.3°C | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| June | 26.1–27.4°C | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| July | 28.7–30.0°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| August | 29.4–30.5°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| September | 28.1–29.3°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| October | 27.0–27.7°C | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
| November | 25.9–27.3°C | 26.7°C / 80.1°F |
| December | 23.9–25.4°C | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (26.79, 34.13). 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.
Safaga in January
Typical January water temperature near Safaga is 23.3°C (73.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.9–23.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: December 24.9°C · February 22.2°C.
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Safaga in February
Typical February water temperature near Safaga is 22.2°C (72.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.0–22.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: January 23.3°C · March 22.6°C.
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Safaga in March
Typical March water temperature near Safaga is 22.6°C (72.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.4–22.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: February 22.2°C · April 23.5°C.
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Safaga in April
Typical April water temperature near Safaga is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.2–24.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: March 22.6°C · May 24.9°C.
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Safaga in May
Typical May water temperature near Safaga is 24.9°C (76.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.6–25.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: April 23.5°C · June 26.8°C.
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Safaga in June
Typical June water temperature near Safaga is 26.8°C (80.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.1–27.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: May 24.9°C · July 29.2°C.
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Safaga in July
Typical July water temperature near Safaga is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–30.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 26.8°C · August 29.8°C.
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Safaga in August
Typical August water temperature near Safaga is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.2°C · September 28.6°C.
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Safaga in September
Typical September water temperature near Safaga is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.1–29.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 29.8°C · October 27.4°C.
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Safaga in October
Typical October water temperature near Safaga is 27.4°C (81.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.0–27.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 28.6°C · November 26.7°C.
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Safaga in November
Typical November water temperature near Safaga is 26.7°C (80.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–27.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 27.4°C · December 24.9°C.
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Safaga in December
Typical December water temperature near Safaga is 24.9°C (76.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.9–25.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: November 26.7°C · January 23.3°C.
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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 | 25.4°C / 77.7°F | 26.4°C / 79.6°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| July | 26.9°C / 80.4°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F |
| August | 28.7°C / 83.7°F | 29.2°C / 84.6°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| September | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| October | 26.6°C / 79.9°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
| November | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 26.6°C / 79.8°F | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3774 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Safaga
Quiet Red Sea bay with house reefs and steady, clear water.
- Area
- Red Sea Governorate
Safaga Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Safaga today?
The current sea surface temperature near Safaga is 26.5°C (79.7°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.9°C.
When is the water warmest in Safaga?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 29.8°C (85.6°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Safaga?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 22.2°C (72.0°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Safaga today?
At 26.5°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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