Quick facts about the El Gouna

Air Temperature: Air temperatures in Egypt reaches 40°C (104°F) in August and falls to 20°C (68°F) in the winter (December to February).

Currents: The currents do vary and can be from gentle to very strong.

Average Depth: 5m - 40m

Recommended Equipment: for winter we suggest a 5 or 7mm full length, and for summer a 3 mm shortie or long suit will be enough

Highlights: Wreck diving, coral reefs, wall dives and pelagic. Also Whale sharks and Oceanic White Tip sharks.

Prices: The common belief that you will save a lot of money is questionable, as courses here cost between US$350 and US$500 (€280 and €400).

Seasons: All year round diving season. It follows the northern hemisphere Summer and Winter seasons. If you wish to have warm water it is best to visit the Red Sea between June and September.

Visibility: 20m - 40m

Water Temperature: 20°C (68°F) in February, 28°C (81°F) from July to October

Best dive centers in El Gouna

• Euro-Divers, Club Med El Gouna El Gouna, Egypt
• Dive Trek El Gouna, Egypt
• TGI DIVING El Gouna El Gouna, Egypt
• Stella diving center El Gouna, Egypt

Best dive sites in El Gouna

• Carnatic El Gouna, Egypt
• Sha'ab El Erg El Gouna, Egypt
• Ghiannis D El Gouna, Egypt
• Abu Nuhas Paradise El Gouna, Egypt
• The Kimon M El Gouna, Egypt