Hurghada or Marsa Alam in November?
On climate data, Hurghada comes out ahead overall in November. See the per-criterion details below.
HurghadaPhoto: Oooways · CC BY-SA 4.0
Marsa AlamPhoto: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY 3.0Key figures in November
| Criterion | Hurghada | Marsa Alam |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 26 °C | 27 °C ★ |
| Night | 21 °C | 21 °C ★ |
| Sea | 26 °C | 26 °C |
| Rainy days | 1 rainy days | 1 rainy days |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Hurghada or Marsa Alam in November: the short answer
In November, Hurghada comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Hurghada 93/100 vs Marsa Alam 92/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Hurghada averages a climate score of 83/100, Marsa Alam 82/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in November, side by side
By day, Hurghada sits near 26 °C and Marsa Alam near 27 °C — warmer in Marsa Alam. At night it is roughly 21 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Hurghada sees about 1 rainy days in November and Marsa Alam about 1. Marsa Alam gets more sunshine (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In November the water is about 26 °C at Hurghada and 26 °C at Marsa Alam. Over the year, Hurghada is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Marsa Alam in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is August for Hurghada and August for Marsa Alam.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Hurghada records roughly 4 rainy days and Marsa Alam about 3 — the drier of the two overall is Marsa Alam. At their sunniest, Hurghada reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Marsa Alam about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Hurghada is at its best in February, March, November and December, while Marsa Alam peaks in February, March, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the November scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: both are close.
City breaks: Hurghada scores higher in November.
Active & hiking: Hurghada scores higher in November.
Family: Hurghada scores higher in November.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For November specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Hurghada carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Hurghada if its strong months and profile match your plan, Marsa Alam if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.