Current Weather and Forecast in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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About the weather in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh has a hot desert climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 103°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 55°. March brings the most rain, on about 1 days, while June is the sunniest, with 13.0 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 4 days.
Sharm El Sheikh climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
How long does summer last in Sharm El Sheikh?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 7 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 72°F (22°C).
When is Sharm El Sheikh at its hottest?
August, averaging 103°F (40°C) by day and 84°F (29°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 116°F (46°C).
When is Sharm El Sheikh at its coldest?
January, with highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows near 55°F (13°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 41°F (5°C).
What is the best month to go to Sharm El Sheikh?
Aim for November to March if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 77°F (25°C) against roughly 1 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
What is the rainiest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
March, at 4 mm (0.2 in) over about 1 days. June is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Is there snow in Sharm El Sheikh?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Sharm El Sheikh shows no regular measurable snowfall.