Weather in Sharm El Sheikh

Like the rest of Egypt, Sharm el-Sheikh is also known for its unending sunshine. “Hot and dry” best describes the weather of Sharm El Sheikh. June to September is the peak of the summer season when the sun blazes down sending temperatures soaring and parching the land. Winter also sees plenty of sunshine so the days can be pretty warm too. Find out the latest temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh with our six-day Sharm El Sheikh weather forecast below.

Perched on the southern most tip of the Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea coast, Sharm el-Sheikh gets the benefit of the cool sea breeze. Though the temperature in Sharm El Sheikh is quite high in summer, humidity is low making the heat much more bearable.

The combination of clear blue skies, swaying palm trees, mountains and the sea lends the city a picture postcard kind of beauty. Add to it warm and dry weather and it is not difficult to understand why Sharm el-Sheikh is so popular among tourists. Anyone who wishes to escape inclement weather at home would wish to be in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The best seasons to visit Sharm El Sheikh are spring and autumn when it is a little cooler at night. July and August are both scorching hot but the strong gusts usually seen during late winter are absent. The hot and dry summer stretches from April to October with temperatures ranging between 25 and 35 degrees celcius (77 and 95 degrees fahrenheit). Though nights can turn quite cold in winter, bright sunshine ensures that the days are warm.