Sun, sea & sand

Marsa Alam weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

91

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: February – May, October – December

What is the weather like in Marsa Alam in May?

In May, Marsa Alam is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Marsa Alam.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score999180
Day30°33°35°
Night20°24°26°
Sea24°26°27°
Sun10 h11 h11 h
Rain days000

More details for May

Daylight
13 h 21 min05:56 – 19:17
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or more
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
14 %on average
Hot days
28 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+3Africa/Cairo

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %73 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Marsa Alam in May: quick answers

Is Marsa Alam hot in May?

Yes. In May, Marsa Alam is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Marsa Alam in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming.

Does it rain much in Marsa Alam in May?

It hardly ever rains.

Marsa Alam month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)