Sharm El Sheikh Climate by Month
Sharm El Sheikh experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to warm weather.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Sharm El Sheikh is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 38°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 14°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Sharm El Sheikh is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 14 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Sharm El Sheikh enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 3.7 mm of precipitation, while in June, Sharm El Sheikh receives about 0 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Sharm El Sheikh experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 13.4 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 8.2 hours in December, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Sharm El Sheikh ranges from 22°C in February to 29°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Sharm El Sheikh.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt
During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 4 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 401 hours of sunshine.
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