Sharm El Sheikh weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Good
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in May?
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.
May compared
How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.
More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 31 min05:53 – 19:24
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on average
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %30 %
- 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 May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sharm El Sheikh in May: quick answers
Is Sharm El Sheikh hot in May?
Yes. In May, Sharm El Sheikh is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Sharm El Sheikh in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Sharm El Sheikh in May?
It hardly ever rains.
Sharm El Sheikh month by month
The whole year in Sharm El SheikhAll destinations: Egypt
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)