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SS Thistlegorm Wreck

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SS Thistlegorm Wreck

Red Sea, Egypt
Best timeMar–May & Sep–Nov
Set inRed Sea, Egypt
In season~90°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

55–100°F
Fares from$1073
Nearest airportSSH
CurrencyEGP
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+02:00
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Map showing the location of SS Thistlegorm Wreck
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 94%
WarmestJul · 100°F
WettestFeb
Best windowMar–May & Sep–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A WWII cargo wreck full of motorbikes and trucks under the Red Sea.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Saint Catherine Monastery
52 mi away
Wadi Rum
152 mi away
Karnak Temple
164 mi away
Petra
197 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit SS Thistlegorm Wreck?

The best time to visit SS Thistlegorm Wreck is March–May & September–November, in Red Sea, Egypt.

Where is SS Thistlegorm Wreck?

SS Thistlegorm Wreck is in Red Sea, Egypt. The nearest major airport is SSH.

What is SS Thistlegorm Wreck known for?

A WWII cargo wreck full of motorbikes and trucks under the Red Sea.

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