Best time to visit · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Eslam maalky.22, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Sharm El Sheikh are March to May and October to November, when days are warm, the sea is comfortable and excursions are pleasant. Summer is very hot but brings the warmest water, while December to February offers sunny winter days with cooler sea and evenings.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- June, September and December–February
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 37°C (99°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 22°C (72°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~1 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February, May–June and September
Seasons
Sharm has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. Winters are warm and sunny by day but cooler in the evening; summers are very hot, often above 35°C, tempered by sea breezes. The sea stays above about 21°C all year.
March–May
Spring
Warm, sunny days, calm seas and comfortable desert excursions; Easter weeks are busy.
June–August
Summer
Very hot, often above 35°C, with the warmest sea; excursions shift to early mornings.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea, excellent diving visibility and easing heat, making October and November the best all-rounders.
December–February
Winter
Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool evenings and the coolest sea; festive weeks are the most expensive.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 14°C | 1 | 23°C | 10.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 23°C | 14°C | 0 | 22°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 25°C | 16°C | 1 | 22°C | 11.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 29°C | 19°C | 0 | 23°C | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 33°C | 23°C | 0 | 25°C | 13.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 36°C | 26°C | 0 | 26°C | 13.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 37°C | 27°C | 0 | 27°C | 13.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 37°C | 27°C | 0 | 28°C | 13.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 35°C | 26°C | 0 | 28°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 31°C | 23°C | 0 | 27°C | 11.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 27°C | 19°C | 1 | 26°C | 10.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 23°C | 15°C | 1 | 24°C | 10.4 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Coptic Christmas (7 January) |
| April | Sinai Liberation Day public holiday (25 April) |
| October | Armed Forces Day public holiday (6 October) |
| December | Christmas and New Year holiday peak (late December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, May–June and September, and the sights are quietest in January–February, May–June and September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
The best times to visit Sharm El Sheikh are March to May and October to November, when days are warm, the sea is comfortable and excursions are pleasant. Summer is very hot but brings the warmest water, while December to February offers sunny winter days with cooler sea and evenings.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Sharm El Sheikh?
Usually in January–February, May–June and September. Warm, sunny days, cool evenings and occasionally windy; the sea is pleasant for snorkelling with a wetsuit.
+What is the rainiest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
January, with about 1 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Sharm El Sheikh get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F).