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Soma Bay in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (mild temps, steady winds)). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Low; Egypt overall
Prices: Medium; Egypt overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedEgypt month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (mild temps, steady winds)). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

Soma BayHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 0 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Egypt overall: Low
Prices · Egypt overall: Medium

Egypt overall: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Soma Bay, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 0
Jan: 0
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (mild temps, steady winds)). Across Egypt: Still hot; good diving; prices start to rise late in the month.

January: Inside Soma Bay's best window: Oct–Apr (mild temps, steady winds).

Soma Bay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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