Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in April
What April is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm to hot days and calm seas; Easter brings busy weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (25°C (77°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:18
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny days, calm seas and comfortable desert excursions; Easter weeks are busy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Sinai Liberation Day public holiday (25 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Hadaba and Ras Um Sid
Ras Um Sid reef
Below the Hadaba cliffs, the reefs of Ras Um Sid and the neighbouring Temple pinnacles have some of the best shore snorkelling in Sharm, with sea fans, gorgonians and plenty of reef fish in clear water.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Nature · Nabq Bay
Nabq Protected Area
Go with a tour that includes snorkelling at the reef by the mangroves; the reef is less visited than those near the resorts.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Sinai desert
Desert safari and Bedouin evening
Organised trips take visitors by quad bike, jeep or camel into the desert valleys behind Sharm, typically ending at a Bedouin camp with sweet tea, bread baked over a fire and a view of the stars.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Island · Ras Mohammed
White Island
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes; there is no shade on the sand.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours (as part of a boat trip)
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is one of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Warm to hot days and calm seas; Easter brings busy weeks.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in April?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.