When is the best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh?

When is the best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Sharm El Sheikh
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
  • Sharm El Sheikh has dry periods in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September and October


Annual weather in Sharm El Sheikh

Infographic of the best times to visit Sharm El Sheikh
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Weather details in Sharm El Sheikh month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Sharm El Sheikh for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sharm El Sheikh is 85°F (ranging from 70°F in january to 95°F in august). Annual rainfall is 1.3in, with a minimum of 0in in july and a maximum of 0.4in in january.
  • In the month of january the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 65°F and it rains about 2% of the time in january.
  • Between february and may the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 88°F°C.
  • In the month of june the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 94°F°C and you can expect to have 0in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between july and september the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 86°F and you can expect to have 0in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 81°F and it rains about 1% of the time in october.
  • Between november and december the climate is perfect. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains in december about 0.1in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sharm El Sheikh

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sharm El Sheikh: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sharm El Sheikh

Find out when Sharm El Sheikh has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sharm El Sheikh

  • Very low season in Sharm El Sheikh
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May and June.
  • Low season in Sharm El Sheikh
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, November and December.
  • High season in Sharm El Sheikh
    The number of visitors to Sharm El Sheikh is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Sharm El Sheikh
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sharm El Sheikh is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Sharm El Sheikh month by month



Best time for low prices in Sharm El Sheikh

Average prices of hotels in Sharm El Sheikh month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sharm El Sheikh. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, November is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Sharm El Sheikh

A return flight between London and Sharm El Sheikh is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 163 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 511 more for your airline ticket to Sharm El Sheikh if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, it costs $ 36 per day to hire a car in Sharm El Sheikh. This price varies by $ 16 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 27 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 43.

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