Sharm El Sheikh at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Aug · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,950 h
- Rain a year
- 12 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,950 hours of sunshine a year, Sharm El Sheikh is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in October?
In October, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 33 min06:42 – 18:15
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on average
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %60 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sea temperature in Sharm El Sheikh
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.2 – 28.6 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sharm El Sheikh ranges from 22.8 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.4 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23.5° | 22.8° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.8° | 21.8° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 23.4° | 22.8° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 25.2° | 24.4° | 25.9° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 26.5° | 25.6° | 27.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.5° | 27.7° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.4° | 30.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.1° | 27.3° | 28.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.7° | 25.4° | 27.8° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.0° | 24.1° | 25.7° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Sharm El Sheikh
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 10.0 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Sharm El Sheikh, 87 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sharm El Sheikh: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Sharm El Sheikh: 1 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 22° | 11° | 23.5° | 9.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 24° | 12° | 22.8° | 10.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 27° | 15° | 22.8° | 10.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 32° | 19° | 23.4° | 11.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 76 | 36° | 23° | 25.2° | 11.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 39° | 26° | 26.5° | 12.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 40° | 27° | 28.5° | 12.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 40° | 28° | 29.2° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 38° | 26° | 28.1° | 10.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 34° | 22° | 27.9° | 10.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 28° | 18° | 26.7° | 10.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 24° | 13° | 25.0° | 9.4 h | 0 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
27.92° N, 34.33° E · 11 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is from February to April and from October to December. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 12 mm fall in an average year.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sharm El Sheikh for you.
Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Sharm El Sheikh month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January22° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In January, Sharm El Sheikh is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in January89February24° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In February, Sharm El Sheikh is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in February96March27° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In March, Sharm El Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in March95April32° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In April, Sharm El Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in April76May36° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In May, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in May65June39° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In June, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in June65July40° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In July, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in July65August40° · Sea 29° · 12 h
In August, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in August65September38° · Sea 28° · 11 h
In September, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in September86October34° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In October, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in October100November28° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In November, Sharm El Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in November95December24° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In December, Sharm El Sheikh is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
Sharm El Sheikh in DecemberPlanning a trip to Sharm El Sheikh
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,900 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Sharm El Sheikh
When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sharm El Sheikh?
The sea temperature in Sharm El Sheikh ranges from 22.8 °C in February to 29.2 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Sharm El Sheikh in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Sharm El Sheikh?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 12 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Sharm El Sheikh get?
Sharm El Sheikh gets around 3,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.4 hours a day; in January there are 9.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Sharm El Sheikh in?
Sharm El Sheikh uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh?
A nonstop flight from London to Sharm El Sheikh takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,900 km.
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