Climate Insights for Sharm El Sheikh
Climate Overview
The climate in Sharm El Sheikh is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 13 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 5 mm of rainfall. Sharm El Sheikh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Sharm El Sheikh is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 0.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 0.2 in of rainfall. Sharm El Sheikh is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 61°F.
Temperature
Sharm El Sheikh sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 35°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Sharm El Sheikh sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 94°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 66°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sharm El Sheikh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 5 mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Sharm El Sheikh is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 0.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 0.2 in of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Sharm El Sheikh is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sharm El Sheikh is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 1 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sharm El Sheikh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sharm El Sheikh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.