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South Sinai Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Sinai, Egypt in February.

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Sharm El Sheikh Dahab Nuweiba Ras Sedr

Planning a trip to South Sinai, Egypt this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in South Sinai in February

South Sinai, Egypt is a region in Egypt. February in South Sinai generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Saint Catherine at 17°C (63°F) to warm in Sharm El Sheikh at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Sharm El Sheikh and 6°C (43°F) in Saint Catherine.

For a closer look at conditions across South Sinai, Egypt, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Sharm El Sheikh with an average of 2.1 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Taba with 9.2 mm (0.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Sharm El Sheikh sees close to 250 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore South Sinai by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Sinai — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sharm El Sheikh)

January23°C (73°F) February24°C (75°F) March27°C (81°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly37°C (99°F) August38°C (100°F) September36°C (97°F) October33°C (91°F) November28°C (82°F) December24°C (75°F)
Best Time to Visit South Sinai →

Best Places to Visit in South Sinai in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Sinai.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Sinai

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in South Sinai, Egypt?

Temperature range in South Sinai (February)

Precipitation variation in South Sinai (February)

Sharm El Sheikh

In February Sharm El Sheikh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
278 hours
250 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

Dahab

In February Dahab generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
269 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dahab →

Nuweiba

In February Nuweiba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
269 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nuweiba →

Ras Sedr

In February Ras Sedr generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ras Sedr →

Taba

In February Taba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
235 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
6.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taba →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Sinai, in Egypt.

In our records: Egypt February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Egypt in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Egypt was 6°C (43°F) in Port Said on February 24, 1992.
  • From our sources, the wettest February day in Egypt brought 258 mm (10 in) in Damanhur on February 14, 2004.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Sinai in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sharm El Sheikh 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Dahab 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 5.1 mm (0.2 in)
Nuweiba 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Ras Sedr 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Taba 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Saint Catherine 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 6.8 mm (0.3 in)

South Sinai weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Sinai, Egypt in February?

Expect perfect weather across South Sinai, Egypt in February. The popular destination of Sharm El Sheikh averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in South Sinai, Egypt in February?

Average temperatures in South Sinai, Egypt during February range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Sharm El Sheikh.

Does South Sinai, Egypt get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Sinai, Egypt during February, with Sharm El Sheikh averaging close to 2.1 mm (0.1 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit South Sinai, Egypt?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit South Sinai, Egypt with overall perfect weather in Sharm El Sheikh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Sharm El Sheikh. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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