Average Monthly Sunshine in Sharm El Sheikh

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Sharm El Sheikh receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sharm El Sheikh Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 401 hours of sunshine in July and 247 hours in December, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3800 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 13.4 hours of daily sun in July, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in December, with about 8.2 hours of daily sunlight.

Sharm El Sheikh’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Sharm El Sheikh enjoys an average of 3800 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

January, Sharm El Sheikh’s wettest month, receives 0 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 36°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sharm El Sheikh Precipitation page.