Sharm El Sheikh Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt is 31°C (88°F), with daytime highs ranging from 23°C (73°F) in January to 38°C (100°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Sharm El Sheikh compares to cities worldwide.

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to warm in Sharm El Sheikh. Nighttime lows follow the same pattern, ranging from 29°C (84°F) to 14°C (57°F).

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 372 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Sharm El Sheikh's average annual maximum temperature is 31°C (88°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.

Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Sharm El Sheikh, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and humidity around 43%, considered moderate. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 38°C (100°F) with 36% humidity, conditions that feel low. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Sharm El Sheikh's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Sharm El Sheikh climate page.