Climate in Sharm El Sheikh — Annual Weather Overview
Sharm El Sheikh has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 40.0°C) and the coolest is January (22.1°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 17.9°C swing between August highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 27mm a year — March sees the most at 9.6mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 31.1°C, 11mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 39.3°C, 0mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 33.7°C, 4mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 23.4°C, 12mm rain.
Sharm El Sheikh — Monthly Temperatures
Sharm El Sheikh — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Sharm El Sheikh stays reasonable all year.
Sharm El Sheikh weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1°C | 13.0°C | 6.6mm | 9.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| February | 23.1°C | 13.8°C | 4.2mm | 10.2h | 1 | 10/10 |
| March | 26.1°C | 16.3°C | 9.6mm | 11.1h | 1 | 10/10 |
| April | 31.6°C | 21.4°C | 0.3mm | 12.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 35.6°C | 25.3°C | 1.1mm | 12.5h | 0 | 8/10 |
| June | 38.2°C | 27.5°C | 0.0mm | 13.0h | 0 | 6/10 |
| July | 39.8°C | 29.3°C | 0.0mm | 13.0h | 0 | 6/10 |
| August | 40.0°C | 29.8°C | 0.0mm | 12.3h | 0 | 6/10 |
| September | 38.4°C | 28.9°C | 0.0mm | 11.5h | 0 | 6/10 |
| October | 34.0°C | 24.8°C | 0.4mm | 10.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| November | 28.8°C | 20.2°C | 3.3mm | 10.3h | 1 | 10/10 |
| December | 25.0°C | 16.2°C | 1.4mm | 9.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Sharm El Sheikh have?
Sharm El Sheikh has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 22.1°C in January to 40.0°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
August is the hottest month in Sharm El Sheikh, with average highs of 40.0°C and lows of 29.8°C.
What is the coldest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 22.1°C and lows of 13.0°C.
What is the wettest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
March is the wettest month, averaging 9.6mm of rainfall over around 1 rainy days.
How much rain does Sharm El Sheikh get per year?
Sharm El Sheikh receives around 27mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is October to May. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.