Drysuit in Red Sea in February

[scubadada]

I dived in the Red Sea 2 weeks end of April through 1st week in May. Majority of water temps were 74-78 degrees. I dived a full 7mm wetsuit and was probably the only warm diver on our 4 dives per day. There were a few dives of 79-80 degrees and I was on the warm side, nothing letting in some water couldn't fix.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Any of you know what late November early December temps will be like in Red Sea? TIA

 

[Canard]

I found this annual water temperature chart and also this one. They seem to very a bit but both point to cooler temps in the winter.

 

[Freewillow]

Temperature in the red sea vary from north to south. The water in Dec/jAn/feb is around 20°C in the north, 2 degrees more in the south.
Low season is between dec and feb , for that reason. i have seen people dive in dry suits in November. I dived in the North in March: the temperature was 22/23 °. OK with 5 mm wet suit + additional layer of 5mm and hood. But I do not like chilly conditions.

 

[chillyinCanada]

I'll be at Elphinstone, Daedulus and Brothers. Is that north, south or central Red Sea?

 

[AJ]

Been there with my 5 mm and I was cold. Did not dive with cap and gloves, but I did not like it at all after a few days. Next time I will be taking my drysuit. Much more choice in underwear. You can start light and put on more underwear after a few days of diving.

 

[Freewillow]

I'll be at Elphinstone, Daedulus and Brothers. Is that north, south or central Red Sea?

Great Choice, as we call it: the "golden triangle", THE LOB cruise of reference in the Red Sea. Brothers is a bit in the North, Elphinstone and Daedaleus in the center.

I would bring a dry suit in February..

 

[Freewillow]

thank you chillyincanada. Hope you wil see this and this in Daedaleus, like I did

 

[chillyinCanada]

Wow! Me too, thanks though it'll be fine with me if I don't get quite as close to an Oceanic white tip.

 

[Freewillow]

I must admit that I got scared...........a bit