Weather in August in South Sinai
Are you planning a trip a to South Sinai in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in South Sinai in August?
South Sinai is a region in Egypt. August in South Sinai generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 33°C in Nuweiba to 38°C in Sharm El Sheikh. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Sharm El Sheikh and 25°C in Nuweiba. In South Sinai, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm in Sharm El Sheikh.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 372 hours of sunshine in Sharm El Sheikh. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in South Sinai, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Sinai's yearly weather, check out our South Sinai climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Sinai?
Sharm El Sheikh
In August Sharm El Sheikh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dahab
In August Dahab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nuweiba
In August Nuweiba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ras Sedr
In August Ras Sedr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Taba
In August Taba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Sinai, in Egypt.
Is August the best time to visit South Sinai?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit South Sinai due to the typically unpleasant weather in Sharm El Sheikh.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Sharm El Sheikh. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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