Sharm El Sheikh Weather Month by Month: Heat & Wind Guide

Planning a trip to Sharm El Sheikh comes down to two main factors: how much heat you enjoy and how much wind you want to dodge. Because we sit between the Sinai desert and the Gulf of Aqaba, our weather pattern is unique. Winter (December through February) brings mild days around 22°C, cool evening breezes, and 22°C sea temperatures that warrant a light neoprene suit for long snorkels. Summer (June through August) sees midday air temperatures pushing past 40°C, but with calm seas warmed to 29°C and low humidity. If you want the absolute sweet spot of warm water and gentle breezes, April to May and September to November are hard to beat.

Here is our honest, month-by-month breakdown of what to expect on the coast and out on the water, written from our thirty years of operating daily excursions across the Red Sea.

Winter: December to February

• Air Temperature: 20°C – 24°C (Day) | 12°C – 15°C (Night)
• Water Temperature: 22°C – 23°C
• Wind Conditions: Moderate to strong northerly breezes

Winter in Sharm El Sheikh offers crisp, clear skies and bright sun without the oppressive heat. It is perfect for walking around town, but you will notice the wind when coming out of the water. On the boat deck, a sea breeze in January can feel downright cold once your skin is wet. We always advise bringing a light windbreaker or hoodie for the ride back to shore.

Water visibility remains excellent in winter. If you plan to spend hours exploring coral reefs, rent a 3mm wetsuit or bring a neoprene top. Winter is also the prime season for inland adventures. The desert is comfortably cool during the daytime, though high elevations get cold. If you take on the overnight hike for the Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit, bring full winter layers, gloves, and a beanie—temperatures at the mountain peak drop near freezing before dawn.

Spring: March to May

• Air Temperature: 25°C – 34°C (Day) | 17°C – 22°C (Night)
• Water Temperature: 24°C – 26°C
• Wind Conditions: Light to moderate, tapering off by May

Spring is a transition period. March can still bring occasionally gusty days, but by April, the wind settles and the water warms up quickly. May is comfortably hot without feeling extreme.

This is one of the best times of year for marine life and calm sea crossings. A full day out on the water aboard our VIP Ras Mohamed, White Island Snorkeling & Lunch (Sina Dream) is ideal during these months. The sandbar at White Island is exposed and warm, and the water is clear. Please note that for all marine trips entering the protected reserve, there is an official national park entrance fee of $5 per person paid on the day.

Summer: June to August

• Air Temperature: 35°C – 42°C (Day) | 26°C – 29°C (Night)
• Water Temperature: 28°C – 29°C
• Wind Conditions: Low to calm

Summer in Sharm El Sheikh is hot, dry, and sunny. Humidity stays low compared to other coastal resorts, which makes the dry heat manageable if you are near the water. The sea turns into a warm, calm bath, ideal for surface snorkeling without needing any thermal gear.

During peak summer, schedule your activities around the sun. Midday hours between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM are best spent under shade or on a boat deck cooled by the sea breeze. Land activities should strictly happen during late afternoon or evening. For example, our Ultimate ATV Quads, VIP Bedouin Dinner & Show runs into the dusk hours, allowing you to ride through the desert canyons just as the sun drops behind the granite peaks and temperatures soften.

Autumn: September to November

• Air Temperature: 27°C – 33°C (Day) | 19°C – 24°C (Night)
• Water Temperature: 26°C – 28°C
• Wind Conditions: Gentle to light breezes

Ask any local guide or dive master, and they will tell you that autumn is the golden season in Sharm. The extreme summer heat breaks by mid-September, but the Red Sea retains all the warmth stored over July and August. The sea is consistently flat, and wind is minimal.

Because daytime temperatures hover in the low 30s during October, day trips into the desert interior become very enjoyable again. It is a fantastic window to head north along the coast for the Colored Canyon Jeep Tour with Blue Hole & Dahab, where you can combine a morning trek through natural sandstone formations with a afternoon snorkel at the Blue Hole reef edge.

Packing Essentials by Season

To make the most of Sharm El Sheikh’s microclimates, pack according to your travel dates:

• Winter (Dec–Feb): Rashguards, 3mm shorty wetsuit (or hire one at the marina), fleece jacket for boat rides, windbreaker, warm hat for mountain tours.
• Spring/Autumn (Mar–May & Sep–Nov): Light cotton clothes, high-SPF reef-safe sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, light sweater for spring evenings.
• Summer (Jun–Aug): UV-protective sun shirts/rashguards, wide-brimmed hat, electrolyte rehydration packs, heavy-duty reef-safe sunblock.

No matter what month you land in Sharm, the sun shines virtually every day. Matching your daily itinerary to the local wind patterns and heat curve ensures you spend less time sweltering and more time in the water.