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When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
In general the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh is probably March, April, May, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +36°C in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sharm el-Sheikh in different months
This is the average weather in Sharm el-Sheikh for each month based on historic data:
In March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 28 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +25°C to +31°C.
January, February, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +36°C during August.
Climate in Sharm el-Sheikh
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sharm el-Sheikh for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +30°C | +37°C | +39°C | +43°C | +45°C | +43°C | +42°C | +41°C | +39°C | +33°C | +30°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +22°C | +25°C | +29°C | +32°C | +35°C | +35°C | +36°C | +34°C | +31°C | +27°C | +23°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +9°C | +10°C | +10°C | +14°C | +19°C | +23°C | +25°C | +26°C | +24°C | +18°C | +14°C | +10°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +23°C | +24°C | +24°C | +26°C | +28°C | +30°C | +31°C | +30°C | +29°C | +29°C | +27°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 43 | 44 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sharm el-Sheikh is August with average maximum temperature going up to +36°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +15°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh during the whole year:
Sharm el-Sheikh achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +23°C in average.
When can you swim in Sharm el-Sheikh?
You can swim in Sharm el-Sheikh from January to December:
- In July - September the water is very warm (28°C);
- In June - November the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In January - May the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sharm el-Sheikh looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sharm el-Sheikh is November with average humidity going up to 50%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 39%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sharm el-Sheikh during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 1 rainy days and 3 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sharm el-Sheikh:
What is the hottest month in Sharm el-Sheikh?
The hottest month in Sharm el-Sheikh is August with average maximum temperature of +36°C.
What is the coldest month in Sharm el-Sheikh?
The coldest month in Sharm el-Sheikh is January with minimum temperatures of +15°C.
Is Sharm el-Sheikh worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Sharm el-Sheikh in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +36°C and 31 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Sharm el-Sheikh?
if you're looking to visit Sharm el-Sheikh when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Sharm el-Sheikh
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sharm el-Sheikh, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.