Season guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Eslam maalky.22, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm sea, excellent diving visibility and easing heat, making October and November the best all-rounders. Expect highs up to 35°C (95°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 35°C (95°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 35°C (95°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 3/5 |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 | 11.4 h | 4/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 10.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 4 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Armed Forces Day public holiday (6 October)
Make the most of the weather
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
Nature · Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park
Egypt's first national park covers the southern tip of Sinai and the surrounding sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Nature · Ras Nasrani
Strait of Tiran reefs
Currents in the strait can be strong; follow the boat crew's briefing and snorkel with a buoyancy vest if you are not a confident swimmer.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- 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
Day trips in autumn
- Coloured Canyon (About 2.5 hours by car) — A narrow sandstone canyon near Nuweiba whose walls are streaked in red, yellow and purple, walked on a short hike of about an hour.
- Ras Abu Galum (About 2 hours by car and boat or camel) — A protected area north of Dahab reachable only on foot, by camel or by boat, with remote Bedouin camps, sandy coves and excellent snorkelling on reefs few people visit.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Warm sea, excellent diving visibility and easing heat, making October and November the best all-rounders.
+What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in autumn?
Highs of up to 35°C (95°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.