Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in November
What November is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Comfortable warm days and a still-warm sea; ideal for combining the beach with Mount Sinai and desert trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:51
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea, excellent diving visibility and easing heat, making October and November the best all-rounders.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Sharm El Sheikh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Central Sharm
Sharm El Sheikh Museum
Good for a hot afternoon or a windy day when boats are not running.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
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
Nature · Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park
Book a boat trip that leaves early from the marina to reach the reefs before the main fleet of day boats.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Nature · Ras Nasrani
Strait of Tiran reefs
Four reefs in the middle of the strait — Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon — rise from deep water between Sinai and Tiran Island, with coral gardens, strong currents and two wrecks resting on the reef tops.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
One of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is one of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Comfortable warm days and a still-warm sea; ideal for combining the beach with Mount Sinai and desert trips.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in November?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.