Red Sea temps?

VTR · 22nd February 2006, 11:14

Hi Folks

Off to Sharm at the end of the week, & wondered if anyone who's been recently can give me an idea as to the water & air temp.
Still wondering whether to take the wet or dry suit?

Cheers

Giles

***Beanie*** · 22nd February 2006, 11:34

Was 19 to 23 deg C three weeks ago wetsuit temp

db8us · 22nd February 2006, 16:36

Should be 20ish the water.
In the strait of Tiran its often 1 degree colder.

I would vote for a semi-dry, or even better drysuit, because the wind is chilly when you come out.
But, hey, i am a weene anyway

Michael

**Simon TW** · 25th February 2006, 17:17

I'm in Hurghada (more south and on not on the Sinai) at present and the Sea temp is 23 deg. air temp hit 30 today, nice

VTR · 25th February 2006, 17:26

Thanks folks, have decided to take the wetsuit, weight limit a bit tight & that's kind of been the deciding factor.

Anywhere's got to be warmer than here at the moment

Cheers

Giles.

divetheworld · 25th February 2006, 17:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Simon TW)

I'm in Hurghada (more south and on not on the Sinai) at present and the Sea temp is 23 deg. air temp hit 30 today, nice

Twat.

(reflex from chronic jealousy.)

VTR · 7th March 2006, 19:06

Hi Folks

Ok, if anyone's going to Sharm in the next few day's/weeks, a drysuit would be overkill. I took a 5mm semi-dry & it was plenty warm enough, about 23*C - 24*C. Daytime temps are also warm enough for t shirt & shorts, & in the evening you could easily sit outside without having to wear a fleece or jumper.

However there was one downside, we eventually got back in the early hours of Monday morning, apparently president Mubarrak (or however you spell his name) decided he wanted a preview of the forth coming air show & so shut the airport meaning no planes could land or take off. We eventually took off 2 1/2hrs late

It wouldn't have been too bad if we'd had some info on what was going on from the airport staff, but I think it would have been more useful if I'd taken a crystal ball

Isn't it great to visit such a modern country

Never mind, it was a good week anyway

Cheers

Giles.

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VTR New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Devon Posts: 39	Re: Red Sea temps? Hi Folks Ok, if anyone's going to Sharm in the next few day's/weeks, a drysuit would be overkill. I took a 5mm semi-dry & it was plenty warm enough, about 23C - 24C. Daytime temps are also warm enough for t shirt & shorts, & in the evening you could easily sit outside without having to wear a fleece or jumper. However there was one downside, we eventually got back in the early hours of Monday morning, apparently president Mubarrak (or however you spell his name) decided he wanted a preview of the forth coming air show & so shut the airport meaning no planes could land or take off. We eventually took off 2 1/2hrs late It wouldn't have been too bad if we'd had some info on what was going on from the airport staff, but I think it would have been more useful if I'd taken a crystal ball Isn't it great to visit such a modern country Never mind, it was a good week anyway Cheers Giles.
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