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🌡️ Water temperature averages
monthly °C / °F
Month Celsius Fahrenheit
January 22°C 71.6°F February 22°C 71.6°F March 22°C 71.6°F April 23°C 73.4°F May 24°C 75.2°F June 26°C 78.8°F July 28°C 82.4°F August 28°C 82.4°F September 28°C 82.4°F October 26°C 78.8°F November 24°C 75.2°F December 22°C 71.6°F
🚨 Emergency contacts – Hurghada
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Service Number Notes
General Emergency (mobile) 112 Routes to police, ambulance, fire Police (emergency) 122 Standard police Tourist Police 126 Recommended for tourists Ambulance / Medical 123 Nationwide ambulance Fire Brigade / Civil Defense 180 Fires, rescues Traffic Police 128 Road accidents Electricity Emergency 121 Power outages Gas Emergency 129 Gas leaks Red Sea Ambulance (local) +20 65 354 4364 Regional ambulance coordination Civil Defense – Hurghada +20 65 354 6814 Local fire & rescue Police – First District +20 65 346 3203 Local station Police – Second District +20 65 355 6239 Local station
📞 country code +20 · from local SIM dial 112, 122, 123 directly. Dive emergency? contact your center first.
Hurghada
Why Choose Hurghada for Diving?
Year-round diving with stable weather
Excellent visibility (20–30 m, often more)
Healthy coral reefs close to shore
Wide range of dive sites (reefs, walls, wrecks)
Affordable prices compared to many global dive destinations
Hurghada is especially suitable for travelers who want safe, organized, and stress-free diving .
Diving Conditions (What to Expect)
These conditions make Hurghada ideal for training dives and relaxed recreational diving .
Marine Life & Underwater Highlights
Hard and soft corals
Clownfish, angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda
Moray eels, stingrays, eagle rays
Turtles and frequent dolphin sightings
Sharks are less common than in southern Red Sea areas but may appear offshore.
Snorkeling in Hurghada
Hurghada is also excellent for non-divers :
Popular snorkeling areas include Giftun Island
Wreck Diving Opportunities
Hurghada offers access to historic Red Sea wrecks:
Perfect for divers interested in history, penetration dives, and photography .
Types of Diving Trips Available
Daily boat dives (2–3 dives per day)
House reef dives from resorts
Drift dives
Wreck dives
Liveaboard trips (Northern & Southern Red Sea routes)
Who Is Hurghada Best For?
Beginners & students – calm conditions, many PADI/SSI centers
Recreational divers – variety without long travel
Snorkelers & families – safe and accessible reefs
Divers on a budget – good value for money
Practical Travel Tips for Divers
Bring your certification card & logbook
Respect no-fly times (minimum 18–24 hours)
Follow reef-safe practices (no touching corals)
Use dive insurance (e.g., DAN recommended)
Keep emergency numbers saved (112 / 123)
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