When to go to Sharm El Sheikh?
Ras Mohammed, where two gulfs meet, hands Sharm El Sheikh some of the Red Sea's finest diving: sheer walls and coral gardens a short boat ride from shore. Naama Bay takes care of the rest, with sheltered swimming, dive centres and long evenings. Inland the Sinai turns granite and empty, and the classic outing is the night climb up Mount Sinai to meet the sunrise.
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The best time to go
Good news: the weather in Sharm El Sheikh is pleasant all year round.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Sharm El Sheikh
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9 | 8 | 18 | 81 |
| February | 10.0 | 3 | 18 | 82 |
| March | 11.1 | 3 | 22 | 87 |
| April | 11.9 | 0 | 28 | 93 |
| May | 12.5 | 2 | 30 | 95 |
| June | 12.9 | 0 | 35 | 99 |
| July | 13.0 | 0 | 35 | 99 |
| August | 12.3 | 0 | 36 | 100 |
| September | 11.5 | 0 | 34 | 98 |
| October | 10.9 | 1 | 29 | 92 |
| November | 10.3 | 2 | 24 | 86 |
| December | 9.7 | 2 | 20 | 82 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Sharm El Sheikh, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is June (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 36°C). Over the year, an average of 20 mm of rain falls, and 12 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Sharm El Sheikh?
- Ras Mohammed National Park (diving)
- Naama Bay beach
- Sinai desert (day trip)
- Mount Sinai (sunrise)
Practical info
- Country: Egypt
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