Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in February
What February is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. The coolest sea of the year, but sunny days in the low 20s °C; busy with European half-term visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:34
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Winter (December–February). Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool evenings and the coolest sea; festive weeks are the most expensive.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Sharm El Sheikh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Ras Mohammed
White Island
A sandbank off Ras Mohammed that appears above the water for part of the day, surrounded by turquoise shallows and reef.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours (as part of a boat trip)
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Experience · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
SS Thistlegorm wreck
Choose a trip that leaves very early to dive the wreck before other boats arrive.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Active
- Iconic
Waterfront · Naama Bay
Naama Bay promenade
The pedestrian walkway along Naama Bay connects hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops and dive centres around a sheltered sandy beach.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Shopping
Market · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
Old Market
Come in the evening, when the lanes are lit and cooler, and eat fresh fish chosen from the display.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
A shoulder-season month. 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 February a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is a shoulder-season month. The coolest sea of the year, but sunny days in the low 20s °C; busy with European half-term visitors.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in February?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.