Is the pool water in Egypt too warm to swim in during summer?

At Prima Life hotel, one small pool is heated and the water was uncomfortably hot — guests preferred the sea instead.

The main pool water can be surprisingly cold until midday — one guest found this unexpected. The sea is also fairly cool in the morning and takes some getting used to.

Sea water temperature is uneven: underwater currents alternate between cold and warm, causing some swimmers to feel cold in the water rather than on land.

In June, pool water heats up to around +34°C and provides almost no relief from the heat. One traveler experienced mild heatstroke and had to take a cold shower and paracetamol. The best strategy is to stay in the shade by the pool — request a room close to it when booking.

Some guests skip the pool entirely and cool down with iced drinks instead. Children can spend a couple of days at a waterpark, while the sea remains the main swimming option. No stomach issues were reported after swimming in the sea.

The fact that very few guests actually swim in the pool suggests the water is too warm to be refreshing. Those who do go in confirm it feels more like a warm bath than a cool dip in summer.