Sharm el-Sheikh Weather
Check on the weather in Sharm el-Sheikh before you book your holiday. Whatever kind of trip you are planning, take a look at today's temperature, the outlook for tomorrow and what the weather is usually like at this time of year.
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The Sharm el-Sheikh Weather Guide shown above is based on the Sharm el Sheikh Airport Weather Guide. Please note that the weather may vary across this region. Below is a list of all the destinations in Sharm el-Sheikh with available Weather Guides.
Hadaba Naama Bay Nabq Ras Nasrani Shark's Bay Sharm el Maya Sharm el Sheikh Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh Weather Summary
Sharm el-Sheikh is a popular beach resort with some of the best diving in the world on the south-eastern shores of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. As with all of Egypt the area has a hot desert climate with very little rain and very high temperatures in summer.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt © Birute Vijeikiene - Fotolia.com
The summer months from June to September are generally regarded by divers as the best time to go to Sharm el-Sheikh because it is less crowded. However at this time of year daytime temperatures can easily reach the high 40s Celsius - not that pleasant for a beach holiday even though humidity levels are not that extreme.
By contrast the winter months between December and March can feel on the chilly side. Although Sharm el-Sheikh is located on the Red Sea it is right in the north and well outside the tropics. Sea temperatures can drop to 20°C and air temperatures to as low as 10°C at night. However there are plenty of other activities to be enjoyed apart from swimming in the sea, and daytime temperatures in winter are a pleasant 20°C at least at sea level. Be prepared for much colder conditions if you are travelling into the mountains at this time. Snowfall is common around St Catherine which is 1,586 metres (5,203 ft) above sea level.
The best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh is probably in the autumn from the middle of September to the middle of November when sea temperatures are just off their warmest. Alternatively during April to May the weather as almost as good.
Rainfall is a rare event at any time of year though more common in winter. Once every few years a storm will bring torrential rain followed by flooding. Due to high levels of construction in recent years, including many new roads, Sharm el-Sheikh is particularly prone to flash floods. In January 2010 many resort areas were underwater for up to two days and beaches washed away.
Sandstorms can occur at almost any time of year but particularly in March and April when Khamsin winds blow from the south-west off the Sahara Desert interrupting normal weather conditions for up to a day.
What to Pack
Very light clothes, sunglasses and even a hat are recommended for the summer, for outdoors at least. To account for high levels of air-conditioning indoors, an extra layer might be useful. Heat is not a problem during winter except possibly in the middle of the day, while evening temperatures will definitely call for a jacket or cardigan.
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| Check the weather for a particular month in Sharm el-Sheikh by selecting a month from the list below. Alternatively check which month usually has the Best Weather in Sharm el-Sheikh. If you are not sure where to go, why not try our Holiday Planner. | |||
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| · January · February · March |
· April · May · June |
· July · August · September |
· October · November · December |
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| Popular Weather Regions | |
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Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain |
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Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
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Crete, Greece |
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Dalaman and Marmaris Coast, Turkey |
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Rhodes, Greece |
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Antalya Coast, Turkey |
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain |
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Nicosia, Cyprus |
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Sharm el Sheikh Airport, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
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Tunis, Tunisia |
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Port Louis, Mauritius |
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Khania, Crete, Greece |
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Dalaman, Dalaman and Marmaris Coast, Turkey |
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Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde |
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Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece |
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Antalya, Antalya Coast, Turkey |
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