Sharm el Sheikh Weather

Few beach holidays resorts worldwide can compete with the weather in Sharm El Sheikh. Reliably sunny weather is a major factor in the success of the Red Sea holiday resorts and Sharm is certainly no exception. Whenever you holiday in Sharm El Sheikh, you can expect to enjoy cloudless skies and bright sunshine. A quick look at our Sharm El Sheikh weather statistics shows just how much sunshine there is on the Red Sea. Average sunshine hours in Sharm El Sheikh are a healthy 6 hours in winter and an incredible 12 hours in peak summer. Sharm El Sheikh rainfall is extremely low. The main factor when deciding when to go to Sharm El Sheikh is the heat. Serious sun worshipers will find hot summer weather idyllic but temperatures in the high 30s in July and August may be too much for some. However, humidity is relatively low and cooling sea breezes usually help to cool things down. Nights can feel quite cool.


Weather in Sharm El Sheikh – Winter holiday paradise

Winter weather in Sharm El Sheikh will seem idyllic coming from the depths of the British winter. Temperatures are in the 20s and there are long hours of glorious uninterrupted winter holidays sunshine. Sharm El Sheikh weather in spring and autumn is much better suited to excursions and activity holiday adventure than the peak summer months. Many consider April and November as the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh. This is also a great time to find cheap Sharm El Sheik holiday deals and bargains on last-minute holidays.

Sharm El Sheikh weather conditions make for idyllic Red Sea diving holidays all year round. Sharm El Sheikh sea temperatures are a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius in January, rising to a gorgeous 26 degrees Celsius from July to September. Many diving enthusiasts would recommend summer to autumn for the best visibility. Summer weather is great for diving, but is probably too hot for anything much more than poolside relaxation for the average beach holiday visitor. Make sure you fully protect yourself from the sun and drink enough water. Parents with small children might wish to avoid the hottest months and the strongest sunshine. Make sure you are prepared for cool conditions at night in the dessert or the mountains. Temperatures drop dramatically at sundown.