Weather and climate in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)

In Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian resort on the Red Sea Coast, in the southern part of Sinai, the climate is subtropical desert, with very mild winters and very hot summers.
Here are the average temperatures.

Rainfall is very rare: in practice, it never rains. Here is the average precipitation.

In winter, the temperatures are very mild, and the sky is usually clear. The rains are very rare also in this season. Every now and then, a bit of cold air can arrive, and can lower the night temperature below 10 °C (50 °F), from December to February and more rarely in March.

Spring is pleasantly warm at the beginning, in March, and it becomes hot already in April, when the weather is similar to the Mediterranean summer, while by May, the heat is already intense.

Summer, from mid-May to September, is really hot, with blazing sunshine. It is true that the air is usually dry, especially on hotter days, but the heat is intense, and the temperature exceeds quite often 40 °C (104 °F), with peaks of 45 °C (113 °F).

Autumn, in October and November, is hot and sunny; sometimes, the heat is still intense in early October, then the temperature gradually decreases.

The amount of sunshine in Sharm is always great: the sun shines all year round. The sun can be obscured for a few hours by sand storms, while at times, some cloud banks may pass over the area from November to February. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Every now and then, in Sharm, the Khamsin can blow, a hot and dry wind that raises dust storms, and blows especially between March and May.



The sea is very warm from June to October, so it is possible to take long swims: the water temperature reaches 28 °C (82 °F) in August and September. In winter, the sea is a bit cool, but after all, it's not impossible for swimming, since the water temperature drops to 21 °C (70 °F) in February and March. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best times to go to Sharm el-Sheikh, for swimming and diving, are the month of April, and from mid-October to mid-November. Summer, from mid-May to September, is actually quite hot, and while the sea is pleasantly warm (especially in August and September), and you can enjoy long dives, it can be difficult to get around and to sunbathe during the day.
In winter, a stay in this town can be enjoyable, and the temperature is often sufficient for sunbathing, however, the days are quite short, and it can sometimes be a bit cool, in addition, as mentioned, the sea is a bit cool.

Sharm el Sheikh - Weather by month

Based on the period 1997-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.3 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (71.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in February 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 21 °C (70 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.

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April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 12 °C (53.6 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (73.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in May 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.3 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in June 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in June 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 13 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 93% of the time.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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July is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 33.5 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 28.7 °C (83.6 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F) in July 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 13 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 95% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 33.7 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it dropped to 23 °C (73.4 °F) in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 92% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 27.3 °C (81.2 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it dropped to 22 °C (71.6 °F) in September 2009.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F) in October 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.1 °C (68.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in November 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16 °C (60.7 °F) and a maximum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in December 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in December 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.