Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Sharm El Sheikh and ranks 11th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Egypt it is 1st of 4 (Egypt in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Sharm El Sheikh is 17.0°C warmer by day and 13.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Sharm El Sheikh peaks at 30.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 34.5°C or more. About 96% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 18.7°C; one night in ten drops to 14.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 40.0°C (1991-04-30) and the coldest night 10.8°C (2019-04-01).

Rain in April

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2002 with 8 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 31%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 23.0°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.5°C to 23.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:18 and sets about 18:08 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 17%.

Is April a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Sharm El Sheikh on our scoring are April, March, November; months averaging 25°C or more: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Expect proper heat, not mild spring weather

April suits travellers who enjoy hot days, but the catch is that outdoor activity can feel demanding around midday. Temperatures reach 30°C on 57% of days, and the hottest days can reach 34.5°C or more. Keep anything energetic for the morning or later afternoon, leaving the middle of the day for shade and a slower pace. Light, loose clothing, sun protection and regular drinks make sense. Evenings are a different matter: although the average night is comfortable, colder nights can fall to 14.6°C or below. A light jumper or cardigan is a sensible addition rather than filling your bag entirely with summer clothes.

Good swimming weather with little rain to plan around

The sea averages 23°C, making April a reasonable choice if swimming is central to your holiday. The year-to-year range is 22°C to 24°C, so expect water that is suitable for a swim rather than especially warm. Rain is unlikely to shape your plans, with about 0 rainy days in a typical April. Sunshine averages 10.5 hours a day, giving you plenty of scope to enjoy time outside without staying exposed through the hottest part of the day. Pack swimwear and prioritise sun protection over wet-weather clothing. This combination suits a holiday built around swimming and relaxing, provided you are comfortable with daytime heat.