Sharm El Sheikh month by month

The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Sharm El Sheikh is March · November · April: 26° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	23° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Great
February	23° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Great
March	26° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
April	29° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	33° / 22°	Moderate	$$	Great
June	36° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Fair
July	38° / 27°	Moderate	$$	Fair
August	38° / 27°	Moderate	$$	Fair
September	35° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Great
October	32° / 22°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	28° / 19°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
December	24° / 16°	Moderate	$$	Great

Best months March November April October

The year in Sharm El Sheikh

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Sharm El Sheikh.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 29°C · Warming steadily with excellent reef conditions

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 37°C · Very hot on land, still fine underwater

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 32°C · Warm, dry, and excellent diving visibility

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 23°C · Mild and busy with holiday season visitors

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

October ·April

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

November ·January

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·April ·February

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: EGP
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 14° – 38°
Strongest months: March, November, April
Good for: beach · adventure · wildlife

Events in Sharm El Sheikh

Jan Coptic Christmas — Egypt's Coptic Christian minority celebrates Christmas on January 7th, observed with church services nationwide including in Sinai.
Apr Sinai Liberation Day — Egypt marks the 1982 return of Sinai from Israeli control with flags and festivities across the peninsula, including Sharm El Sheikh.
Feb–Mar Ramadan — Restaurant hours shift around the fast and evening iftar meals; exact dates move earlier each year on the lunar calendar.

Every month in Sharm El Sheikh

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Sharm El Sheikh in January 23° · $$ Great Sharm El Sheikh in February 23° · $$ Great Sharm El Sheikh in March 26° · $$ Ideal Sharm El Sheikh in April 29° · $$ Ideal Sharm El Sheikh in May 33° · $$ Great Sharm El Sheikh in June 36° · $$ Fair Sharm El Sheikh in July 38° · $$ Fair Sharm El Sheikh in August 38° · $$ Fair Sharm El Sheikh in September 35° · $$ Great Sharm El Sheikh in October 32° · $$ Ideal Sharm El Sheikh in November 28° · $$ Ideal Sharm El Sheikh in December 24° · $$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

What is the cheapest time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 20%.

What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh?

Average highs sit around 38°C with lows near 14°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.