How bad of choice Egypt in early March?
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Yes a lot actually. Dahab is one of the coldest in the Egyptian Red Sea while Marsa Alam is one of the warmest. And it's not a little south. It's a lot south
From early March to the 2nd week of April is also another issue. Well in general, expect at least 3 to 4 C difference.
No difference. Water is almost the same temperature, if I remember correctly it is about 22 degrees in April, but I am not sure.
I don't think it is an appropriate temperature for a 3mm suit, especially if you make multiple, long dives. IMHO You'll suffer from cold and won't enjoy the dives.
There's also the constant wind factor when you get out of the water. Being wet with strong winds- it gets cold.
Take a 5mm suit, and in my opinion if you have a vest, hood etc- bring them too. Also good clothing, spare towels (so you always have a dry one ready at hand). Most chances are that a 5mm suit won't dry too much between dives, so if you hate donning humid, cold wetsuits, you can bring an additional vest (or 0.5mm skin, etc) so you can always have a dry layer to wear below your suit.
I don't think it is an appropriate temperature for a 3mm suit, especially if you make multiple, long dives. IMHO You'll suffer from cold and won't enjoy the dives.
There's also the constant wind factor when you get out of the water. Being wet with strong winds- it gets cold.
Take a 5mm suit, and in my opinion if you have a vest, hood etc- bring them too. Also good clothing, spare towels (so you always have a dry one ready at hand). Most chances are that a 5mm suit won't dry too much between dives, so if you hate donning humid, cold wetsuits, you can bring an additional vest (or 0.5mm skin, etc) so you can always have a dry layer to wear below your suit.
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Yesterday it was 21 C in Ras Mohamed. The day before was 21 C also but in Dahab.
20C in Taba and Eilat
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Thanks a lot!
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oh my... I may have totally overlooked this factor in my trip...
So, I have a full 3mm suit which I always wear with a long-sleeved rash guard. I also use a bib hood. I'm planning on having fun dives in both Dahab and Ras Mohamed sometime between March 17-22. Think my gear would suffice? Otherwise, will it be possible to rent out maybe a vest in the dive shops?
Asser, whatcha think?
So, I have a full 3mm suit which I always wear with a long-sleeved rash guard. I also use a bib hood. I'm planning on having fun dives in both Dahab and Ras Mohamed sometime between March 17-22. Think my gear would suffice? Otherwise, will it be possible to rent out maybe a vest in the dive shops?
Asser, whatcha think?
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It depends on you. Do you feel cold easily?
IMHO, 3mm suit is not enough in March. You need 5mm.
Dive shops here rent suits but not vests. You can get a 5mm shorty over your 3mm full suit.
IMHO, 3mm suit is not enough in March. You need 5mm.
Dive shops here rent suits but not vests. You can get a 5mm shorty over your 3mm full suit.
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