Which is the hottest month in Sharm el Maya?

The hottest time of year in Sharm el Maya is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Sharm el Maya?

It never rains much in Sharm el Maya but December usually has the most rain with an average of 4mm. There are normally 1 day in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sharm el Maya?

The sunniest time of year in Sharm el Maya is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 92% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sharm el Maya?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sharm el Maya in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

Best time to visit Sharm el Maya

Q: When is the best time to visit Sharm el Maya?

The best time to visit Sharm el Maya is March and April based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Sharm el Maya?

The best time to visit Sharm el Maya is March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Mar
5
Apr
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Aug
2.5
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

20
Jan
21
Feb
24
Mar
28
Apr
32
May
34
Jun
35
Jul
35
Aug
34
Sep
29
Oct
25
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jan
9
Feb
10
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
13
Jun
13
Jul
12
Aug
11
Sep
10
Oct
9
Nov
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Dec

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The weather guide for Red Sea (Sharm el Maya) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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