When to go
The Best Time to Visit Sharm el-Sheikh
Month-by-month climate data for Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Sharm el-Sheikh— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
October–May. Warm dry days (22-30°C) with cool nights. Skip mid-July to mid-September; temperatures hit 40°C+. Water is warm year-round for diving.
Warmest in Sharm el-Sheikh: Jul (40°C / 104°F) · Coolest: Jan (22°C / 72°F) · Wettest: Jan (~1 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Sharm el-Sheikh climate, month by month
January
22° / 13°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
February
23° / 14°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
March
26° / 16°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
April
32° / 22°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
May
36° / 25°C
~0 rain days
Good
June
39° / 28°C
~0 rain days
Fair
July
40° / 29°C
~0 rain days
Fair
August
40° / 30°C
~0 rain days
Fair
September
38° / 29°C
~0 rain days
Fair
October
34° / 25°C
~0 rain days
Good
November
29° / 20°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
December
25° / 16°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
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