Diving in Dahab

Best Time to Dive in Dahab

The warmest water temperatures in Dahab occur in August, averaging 27.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 22.0°C
• February: 21.1°C
• March: 20.9°C
• April: 21.8°C
• May: 24.0°C
• June: 25.6°C
• July: 26.5°C
• August: 27.9°C
• September: 27.3°C
• October: 26.1°C
• November: 25.4°C
• December: 23.8°C

Marine Life in Dahab

Home to 27 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 6 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Dahab

Dahab has 5 beginner, 1 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Dahab

Based on average water temperature of 24.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Dahab

• محمية رأس محمد - National Park (IUCN Category II)
• محمية نبق - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
• محمية أبو جالوم - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
• شعاب البحر الأحمر - Developing Resources Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Dahab - Nearest Airports

• Saint Catherine International Airport (SKV), Saint Catherine - 42 km away, approx 61 min travel time
• Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Sharm El Sheikh - 84 km away, approx 107 min travel time
• King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), Aqaba - 111 km away, approx 136 min travel time