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Marsa Alam, Egypt

Red Sea · Egypt

Marsa Alam is a small city in Red Sea, Egypt with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

10,000 Population 524/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
0.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is a tourist town in south-eastern Egypt, located on the western shore of the Red Sea. It is described as a "popular" tourist destination. Marsa Alam is a relatively recently built town; its development began in 1995 through the investments of the Kuwaiti Al-Kharafi Group, which established the town and its initial facilities, resorts and infrastructure. Its growth was accelerated by the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2003. Due to its crystal clear water and its white sandy beaches, it is also known as the "Egyptian Maldives."

People

Population10,000
Density524/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain0.3 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population10,000
Population Density524 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates25.0631°, 34.8901°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceRed Sea
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.3 inches (7 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is a small city in Egypt (Red Sea) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (32.9°C), the coldest is Jan (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.5°C / 67°F 13° / 27.4° 2.5
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 12.4° / 26.7° 3.3
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 15.3° / 31.1° 0.2
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 18.1° / 32.9° 1.2
May 28.2°C / 83°F 21.5° / 35° 0.5
Jun 31°C / 88°F 25.7° / 37.2° 0.0
Jul 32.4°C / 90°F 27.9° / 37.7° 0.0
Aug 32.9°C / 91°F 28.8° / 38.1° 0.7
Sep 31.4°C / 88°F 26.5° / 37° 0.1
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.8° 2.0
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.3° / 30.8° 7.4
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 15.3° / 28.8° 1.6
Marsa Alam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 0.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Egypt avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area19.1 sq mi (49.4 km²)
Population Density524/sq mi
Coordinates25.0631°N, 34.8901°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.3"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 0.12"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 29, 2023.

Jul 30, 2006 89 km W of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.9 149 km
Mar 29, 2023 108 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.5 123 km
Jun 1, 1992 91 km SSW of Al Wajh, Saudi Arabia M4.3 132 km
Jan 12, 2015 96 km W of Umluj, Saudi Arabia M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in

Marsa Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Marsa Alam

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambassador House Marsa Alam
Beach Safari Nubian Resort
Blue House Hotel
Hotel Soulotel Dream Resort & Spa
Laguna Beach Resort
Moon Resort
Rayhana guest house
Red Sea Hotel
Royal Braika Marsa Alam
Zain Resort

Restaurants in Marsa Alam

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abo elmaganen
Al Andalucia
Al Andalucia
Axe Restaurant & Bar
Cacio e pepe
El Mashrabya 2
Marsa Fish
Mashrabia Restaurant
Stella del Mare

Cafes in Marsa Alam

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aljams Café
Costa Cafe
Egyptian Cafe
Floka
Gran Plaza
Makani Café
المندرة

Clinics in Marsa Alam

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

One Life Hospital

Bus Stations in Marsa Alam

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abo Rawan Bus Station
EG Bus
Go Bus Station
MiniBus Station

Gas Stations in Marsa Alam

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co.op
EG #1630000614
EG #614775551
Petrol station

Banks in Marsa Alam

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank of Egypt

Shopping Malls in Marsa Alam

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mall Joseph Amin Saad
Shopping Center ROYAL BRAYKA

Airports Near Marsa Alam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marsa Alam International AirportRMFLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marsa Alam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)

🇪🇬 About Egypt

Capital Cairo
Population 98,423,595
Area 1,001,450 km²
GDP (USD) $395,926,075,163
GDP per capita $3,457
HDI 0.728
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 42.7%
Currency EGP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +20
TLD .eg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Egypt

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) عيد الميلاد المجيد
Jan 25 Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day عيد الثورة 25 يناير
Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء
May 1 Labour Day عيد العمال
Jul 2 June 30 Revolution ثورة 30 يونيو
Jul 23 Revolution Day عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Oct 6 Armed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marsa Alam

What is the population of Marsa Alam?

Marsa Alam has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 524 people per square mile, spread across 19.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marsa Alam?

Marsa Alam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.3 inches.

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