Sharm El Sheikh weather by month

When to go to Sharm El Sheikh

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. January is the wettest month (4 mm, about 1 rainy days) and May the driest (0 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 28.7°C and coolest in March at 22.4°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH, 9 km from Sharm el-Sheikh) takes roughly 5 h 36 min - mid-haul (4.5-7 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Africa/Cairo.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Sharm El Sheikh between 1991 and 2020 reached 45.6°C on 18 July 2019; the coldest fell to 5.0°C on 10 January 2015. In August one day in ten tops 40.9°C and about 100% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 8.8°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was March 2020 with 30 mm, against a March average of 3 mm.

Winter: mild days, cooler evenings

December brings average daytime temperatures of 23°C, easing to 22°C in January before returning to 23°C in February. That makes winter a sensible choice if summer heat puts you off, though it is not the season for reliably warm evenings. Nights average 13°C in December and 12°C in January and February, so pack a jumper or light jacket alongside daytime clothes. The sea cools from 25°C in December to 23°C in January and 22°C in February; December is the better winter option if swimming matters most. Sunshine still averages 8 to 9 hours a day, leaving plenty of scope for outdoor time.

Spring: comfortable warmth gives way to heat

March is a good fit for travellers who want warm afternoons without building the whole day around shade: daytime temperatures average 26°C, with nights at 15°C. April raises the daytime average to 30°C and evenings become milder, with nights averaging 19°C. These are strong choices for a mix of swimming and time outdoors, although the sea remains relatively cool at 22°C in March and 23°C in April. May changes the balance. With days averaging 35°C and nights 23°C, midday breaks become more important. Its 25°C sea is more appealing for longer swims, but the extra heat is the catch.

Summer and autumn: hot days, then a gentler finish

June, July and August all average 38°C by day, making summer the least comfortable period for travellers who dislike heat. Nights stay warm at 25°C in June and 26°C in July and August, so do not expect much evening relief. Plan outdoor time early or late, with shade and indoor breaks around midday. The sea warms from 26°C in June to 28°C in July and 29°C in August. September still feels firmly hot, averaging 37°C by day with a 28°C sea. October eases to 33°C, while the sea holds at 27°C. November offers the better balance for heat-sensitive travellers: days average 28°C, the sea remains 26°C, and nights fall to 17°C. Choose late autumn over spring if warmer seawater is your priority.