Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea
A reef wall dropping into blue water close enough to reach by wading in from the beach, desert mountains behind that turn the colour of the coral at sunset, and dive sites rated among the best on the planet without the boat ride most of them require elsewhere.
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F). Local time there is 01:58 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high 21°C · rain 4mm · 10.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C70°F | 4mm0.2in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 22°C71°F | 3mm0.1in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| March | 24°C75°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 28°C83°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 33°C91°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| June | 35°C95°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| July | 36°C98°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.7h13.7h | |
| August | 36°C97°F | 0mm0.0in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| September | 35°C94°F | 0mm0.0in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 31°C88°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 27°C81°F | 3mm0.1in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 24°C75°F | 1mm0.0in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea?
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea is Oct–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F).
How warm does Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea get?
Typical daytime highs in Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 36°C (96°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (88°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (72°F).
Is Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea expensive?
On the ground, Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea is middling.
What sort of trip is Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea good for?
Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea is good for beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea?
The wettest month in Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea is March at 8mm (0.3in), the driest June at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 2mm (0.1in).
What plug do I need for Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea?
Sharm El Sheikh & the Red Sea uses type C, F sockets at 220 V.
