The climate of Sharm el Sheikh
The current climate in Sharm el Sheikh features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 23°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 30°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Sharm el Sheikh in recent years was 45°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Sharm el Sheikh receives 21 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Sharm el Sheikh?
The best time to visit Sharm el Sheikh for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sharm el Sheikh. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Sharm el Sheikh
The climate table of Sharm el Sheikh shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 25 |
Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
Precipitation | - | - | - | |||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 2,0 | 5,8 | 5,6 | 0,9 | 0,7 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 0 | 2,4 | 2,2 | 1,2 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sharm el Sheikh
Yearly Temperature in Sharm el Sheikh
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sharm el Sheikh
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sharm el Sheikh
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Sharm el Sheikh
Weather experiences in Sharm el Sheikh
The weather in Sharm el Sheikh is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 14 visitors. Have you been to Sharm el Sheikh? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
It was ideal for sunbathing and swimming in the warm, clean sea. It was truly divine.
It was warm enough to go to the beach and sunbathe, but not oppressively hot. Ideal!
Sunny, almost no clouds visible. Ideal for sun worshippers with a pleasant temperature of around 22 degrees. The perfect place for winter sun!
Ideal weather conditions: almost always blue sky, daytime temperatures around 35°C. Sense of midsummer vacation!
The sea water was also surprisingly warm. Truly a paradise!
The temperature is ideal for beach days and swimming in the cool sea. Blue skies and warm sunshine, what more could you want!
Bright sunshine every day and clear blue skies are ideal for sea and beach lovers. It was warm, but the constant breeze made it comfortable. 5 stars for summer paradise.
We enjoyed the cool sea water. Highly recommended!
Wonderfully sunny, pleasant temperature 20-25 degrees. Clear blue sky almost every day. An ideal place for winter sun. Highly recommended.
The weather in Sharm el Sheikh in May was perfect. Gorgeous sunny days, almost no wind and pleasant temperatures. Ideal for sun and beach lovers with a friendly atmosphere.
Every day 38 to 41 degrees perfect service hotel.
Very hot! But doable if you like swimming.
We were at the Rixos in Sharm el Sheikh in December 2019 (the 1.5 week before Christmas). We could lie in the sun until 3:30 pm. After that, no more. At night you really had to wear a cardigan or sweater. It can also be quite windy here
Lovely Indian summer had nice warm temperature and excellent swimming water
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Average weather in Sharm el Sheikh by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sharm el Sheikh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.