Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Sharm El Sheikh and ranks 3rd of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Egypt it is 1st of 4 (Egypt in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Sharm El Sheikh is 17.1°C warmer by day and 12.8°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Sharm El Sheikh peaks at 38.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 40.9°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 26.3°C; one night in ten drops to 24.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 44.9°C (2010-08-20) and the coldest night 21.6°C (1993-08-26).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1998 with 0 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 33%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 28.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.9°C to 29.7°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 12.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:13 and sets about 18:21 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 1%.

Is August a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days - though the heat can be intense at midday. 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.

Plan your day around the heat

August is Sharm El Sheikh's warmest month, so treat the heat as the main planning constraint rather than a bonus. The hottest 10% of days reach 40.9°C or more, making lengthy walks and strenuous activity poor choices around midday. Keep active plans for early morning, leave room for indoor breaks, and carry water whenever you go out. Loose, lightweight clothing makes sense, while air conditioning is a sensible priority when choosing accommodation. Evenings are more manageable than afternoons, but an average night low of 26.3°C means they are still warm. If hot nights affect your sleep, that is a real drawback to travelling now.

Warm water and sunshine, with little cooling relief

The sea is comfortably warm for swimming at 28.7°C, though it may not feel like much of a cooling break from the air. Swimming fits this month better than sustained exertion on land, but time in the water should not replace shade and rest. Sunshine averages about 12.9 hours a day, leaving plenty of scope to swim outside the hottest part of the day. Pack sunscreen, a hat and a light cover-up, and make shaded space a priority wherever you spend the day. Rain is unlikely to disrupt outdoor plans; excessive heat, rather than wet weather, is the reason you may want to change them.