## Quick answer Dahab offers mostly sunny, dry weather all year round. Expect mild winters and hot summers, with little rainfall. The Red Sea's waters stay warm enough to enjoy swimming and diving most months. Summer (June to September): High temperatures often reach above 35°C (95°F). ## More on this - [Best time to visit Dahab](/blog/best-time-to-visit-dahab/) - [Best time to dive Dahab](/blog/best-time-to-dive-dahab/) — month-by-month ## Other quick answers
Is Dahab good for diving?
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Can you swim in Dahab in January?
Dahab offers mostly sunny, dry weather all year round. Expect mild winters and hot summers, with little rainfall. The Red Sea's waters stay warm enough to enjoy swimming and diving most months. Summer (June to September): High temperatures often reach above 35°C (95°F).

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