Best Time to Visit Marsa Alam for Backpacking – January Scores 97/100

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Backpacking Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, March, February

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Weather

17°C – 33°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Marsa Alam

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Humidity	Season
January	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	0	51%	dry
February	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	25°	0	45%	dry
March	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	0	41%	dry
April	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	1	37%	dry
May	60Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	36°	1	33%	dry
June	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	32°	39°	1	30%	dry
July	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	33°	39°	2	34%	dry
August	35Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	33°	40°	1	35%	dry
September	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	37°	1	38%	dry
October	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	2	47%	dry
November	92Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	29°	2	52%	dry
December	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	24°	0	53%	dry