How warm is the Red Sea water for swimming — is it warm enough year-round?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 28 days ago
TL;DR
Red Sea water ranges from cool in late winter (~20°C) to warm in summer (24–26°C). Even in February it's swimmable after acclimatizing; in summer it's warmer than most pools.
What the community said
In June the water reaches 24–26°C, which many find warmer than a pool. Comfort is subjective — some find it perfect, others still feel cold.
28 days ago 24–26°C in June
In June some swimmers are perfectly comfortable, while others find it chilly. Kids typically splash near the shore while adults wade deeper — reactions vary widely.
28 days ago
In late February the water feels cool at first but you adjust quickly. A 9-year-old swam happily the whole time and the wetsuit they brought stayed unused in the suitcase.
28 days ago Late February — no wetsuit needed