Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in August
What August is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 37°C (99°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Hottest air and warmest sea; desert excursions are uncomfortable in the middle of the day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 37°C (99°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh: days average 37°C (99°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (37°C (99°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:22
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (June–August). Very hot, often above 35°C, with the warmest sea; excursions shift to early mornings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Sharm El Sheikh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Nabq Bay
Nabq Protected Area
North of the resorts, this protected area has one of the most northerly mangrove forests in the world, sand dunes, Bedouin settlements and a shoreline wreck visible from the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Sinai desert
Desert safari and Bedouin evening
Choose a trip with proper helmets and goggles for quads, and bring a scarf against the dust.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Experience · Sharks Bay
Soho Square
An open-air entertainment complex near Sharks Bay with restaurants, bars, a bowling alley, an ice rink and an evening dancing fountain show.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
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 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 37°C, lows near 27°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Sharm El Sheikh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hottest air and warmest sea; desert excursions are uncomfortable in the middle of the day.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in August?
Average highs are around 37°C (99°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.