Your November weather guide
HotWeather in Sharm El Sheikh in November
November is a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh if you want hot days and a sea warm enough for swimming, without relying on peak summer heat. Average daytime highs are 27.6°C, the sea averages 26.4°C, and nights fall to around 17.3°C. For a UK traveller, that means summer clothing by day but an extra layer after dark. The main catch is that midday can still feel hot, while evenings are noticeably cooler.
Long-term climate averages for Sharm el-Sheikh, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Sharm El Sheikh, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Sharm el-Sheikh.
- Average daytime high
- 27.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 31°C
- Average night-time low
- 17.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +17.2°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 26.4°C
- year to year: 25°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.7h
- 82% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 2 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days over 25°C
- 84%
- 20% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.8°C
- 2003-11-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.6°C
- 2011-11-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 5 h 36 min
- 3868 km, mid-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Sharm El Sheikh and ranks 29th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Egypt it is 1st of 4 (Egypt in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Sharm El Sheikh is 17.2°C warmer by day and 12.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Sharm El Sheikh peaks at 27.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.4°C or more. About 84% of days top 25°C and 1 in 5 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.3°C; one night in ten drops to 14.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 34.8°C (2003-11-02) and the coldest night 9.6°C (2011-11-30).
Rain in November
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 1996 with 28 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 44%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 26.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.3°C to 27.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:04 and sets about 16:50 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 18%.
Is November 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.
Hot afternoons, cooler evenings
November suits travellers who want warmth for relaxing outdoors but would rather avoid the hottest part of the year. Days reach 25°C on 84% of occasions, so warm afternoons are a reasonable expectation rather than a lucky break. There is still a hotter side: 20% of days reach 30°C, making shade and a quieter spell around midday sensible. Plan anything more active for earlier or later in the day. Pack light clothing alongside a jumper or light jacket for evenings. The coldest nights can fall to 14°C or lower, so do not pack as though the daytime warmth lasts all night.
Swimming weather, with useful daylight
The sea is a strong reason to choose November. Its average temperature is comfortably in swimming territory, with a year-to-year range of 25°C to 27°C. That makes this a sensible month if getting into the water matters as much as sitting beside it. Sunshine averages about 8.7 hours within 10.6 hours of daylight, so plan your outdoor time around the day rather than expecting long, light evenings. Rain is unlikely to shape the holiday: there are about 0 rainy days on average. That is not a guarantee of completely dry weather, but rain protection need not dominate your packing. Sun protection remains important.
A little perspective
Sharm El Sheikh through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7°C | 11.5°C | 23.3°C | 8.3 | 4 | 1 | 13% |
| February | 23.2°C | 12.5°C | 22.5°C | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 29% |
| Marchbest | 26.3°C | 15.0°C | 22.4°C | 9.8 | 3 | 0 | 66% |
| Aprilbest | 30.5°C | 18.7°C | 23.0°C | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 96% |
| May | 34.6°C | 22.6°C | 24.8°C | 11.3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| June | 37.5°C | 25.0°C | 26.0°C | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| July | 38.4°C | 26.0°C | 28.0°C | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 38.5°C | 26.3°C | 28.7°C | 12.9 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 36.7°C | 24.9°C | 27.6°C | 11.9 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| October | 33.0°C | 21.7°C | 27.4°C | 10.3 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| NovemberSelectedbest | 27.6°C | 17.3°C | 26.4°C | 8.7 | 2 | 0 | 84% |
| December | 23.4°C | 13.3°C | 24.7°C | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 27% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Sharm El Sheikh in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Sharm El Sheikh hot in November?
Sharm El Sheikh is hot in November: the average daytime high is 27.6°C and nights average 17.3°C. About 84% of November days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Sharm El Sheikh in November?
The sea around Sharm El Sheikh averages 26.4°C in November, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 25°C to 27°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Sharm El Sheikh in November?
Sharm El Sheikh sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 2 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 (28 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Sharm El Sheikh in November?
Sharm El Sheikh gets around 8.7 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Sharm El Sheikh compare with the UK in November?
Sharm El Sheikh is on average 17.2°C warmer than London by day in November (27.6°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Sharm El Sheikh?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Sharm El Sheikh reached 34.8°C on 2003-11-02, and the coldest night dropped to 9.6°C on 2011-11-30.
Is November too hot for being active outdoors?
Not necessarily, but it depends on your heat tolerance. Average highs of 27.6°C are still hot, and some days exceed 30°C. Earlier or later in the day is the more comfortable choice for activity, leaving midday for shade and a slower pace.
How much warmer is it than London?
The average daytime high is 17.2°C warmer than London's November average of 10.4°C. It is a substantial change from UK autumn weather. The flight from London takes about 5 h 36 min, so you are looking at a mid-haul trip for that warmth.
Is November among the best months to go?
Yes. November sits alongside March and April among the best months here, offering hot days, very little rain and warm swimming conditions. It particularly suits travellers who prioritise daytime warmth and time in the sea over consistently warm evenings.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Sharm el-Sheikh. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.5 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C