Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in July
What July is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Eslam maalky.22, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July 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 13.7 hours of daylight. Peak heat, eased by sea breezes; popular with Egyptian holidaymakers and summer school-holiday families.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 37°C (99°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (36°C (97°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 37°C (99°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:41
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Sharm El Sheikh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
Religious site · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
Al Sahaba Mosque
The large mosque beside the Old Market, completed in 2017, combines Ottoman and Mamluk styles with tall minarets, domes and intricate carved stonework.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
The sea averages 27°C (81°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 July 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 July a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak heat, eased by sea breezes; popular with Egyptian holidaymakers and summer school-holiday families.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in July?
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 July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.