Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

Temple

Temple Dive Site is a popular underwater destination near Ras Um Sid, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. This incredible dive site showcases a unique topography that resembles an underwater temple. With its accessible and diverse features, Temple is suitable for divers of all levels.

Diving at Temple is typically done from a boat. The dive begins in the shallows, at approximately 6 meters, and gradually takes you through a narrow swim-through. As you navigate the swim-through, you'll emerge into the crystal-clear blue waters, reaching a depth of 30 meters or more.

Underneath the surface, Temple offers a fascinating array of marine life. Explore the reef cracks to discover hidden octopus, colorful nudibranchs, and camouflaged scorpion fish. Keep an eye out for the majestic moray eels, impressive Napoleon wrasse, and graceful turtles that frequent this site.

With an impressive visibility of 25 meters, divers will be able to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Temple's underwater world. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site offers an unforgettable experience for all.

If you're planning a dive trip in Egypt, don't miss the opportunity to explore Temple Dive Site. Located near Ras Um Sid in Sharm el-Sheikh, this captivating underwater destination is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Diving Conditions Score for Temple

7.8
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Temple

Depth

20m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Temple

Wave Height

0.62m

Wind Speed

3.4 m/s

Water Temp

27.6°C

Visibility

24.88km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

34.1°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Temple
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for Temple

Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.613333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 3.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.480877192982454/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Temple: 06:00
Sunset at Temple: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Temple are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

🌞
Best Overall
12:00

Score: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.7m (3.9s), Wind: 3.6 m/s

🌙
Best Night
20:00

Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 0.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Temple
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Temple

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Temple

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Temple

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Temple

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.8°C / 73.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Temple

Temple shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

50 Dive sites near Temple in

Find more dive sites in Egypt

EgyptEgypt

Egypt

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.