WHEN GOING TO SHARM EL SHEIKH – COMPLETE GUIDE 2025 CLIMATE AND BEST PERIODS
Understanding when to go to Sharm El Sheikh is essential to organize a perfect holiday. Sharm is an open destination practically all year round, but each period has different characteristics for climate, temperatures, wind, sea and turnout.
In this guide we analyze season by season what to expect, so you can choose the best period according to your needs: warm sea, snorkeling, family holidays, offers or hot winter getaways.
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh in general
Sharm has a warm and dry desert climate. This means:
- mild winters with pleasant days and cooler evenings;
- very hot summers, with high temperatures but dry air;
- almost no rain;
- Red Sea Sea with temperatures often above the Mediterranean.
Sharm in winter (November – February)
Winter is one of the favourite periods for Europeans who want escape from the cold. During the day, it is good, often in the shirt, while in the evening it can serve a sweatshirt.
- Sea: bathing, even if less hot than in summer and autumn;
- Ideal for: excursions, Cairo, Luxor, desert, Mount Sinai;
- Recommended to: those who do not love excessive heat.
Sharm in spring (March – May)
Spring is one of the better periods to go to Sharm. The temperatures rise, the sea warms up and the days are long.
- Sea: increasingly warm and pleasant;
- Ideal for: snorkeling, sea and desert excursions;
- Great balance between climate and tourist turnout.
Sharm in summer (June – August)
In summer it is warm, even very warm, but the dry air and the sea always at hand make the situation more bearable than other wetlands.
- Sea: warm, perfect for long days in water;
- Ideal for: those who love the heat and live between pool, sea and air-conditioned environments;
- To be carefully evaluated for small children or people sensitive to high temperatures.
Sharm in autumn (September – October)
Autumn is perhaps the best time ever. The sea is very warm after the summer, the climate is still very good and the evenings are pleasant.
- Sea: ideal temperature for snorkeling and bathing;
- Excursions: still feasible, better avoid the hottest hours for desert and archaeological sites;
- Perfect compromise for families, couples and groups.
When to go to Sharm for snorkeling
- Best Periods: spring and autumn;
- To be avoided only for the coldest: colder months if you do not love "fresh" water.
When to go to Sharm to save money
The last places and the Last minute Sharm offers are more easily found in mid-season periods and in a few weeks off the holiday peaks.
FAQ
- Do you bathe in Sharm in the winter? Yes, many tourists do it quietly.
- Is it too hot in August? It's very hot, but if you manage schedules and move between sea and air-conditioned areas it is manageable.
- Best time ever? For many: April–May and September–October.
Conclusion
Decide when to go to Sharm El Sheikh depends on what you are looking for: winter to escape from the cold, spring and autumn for sea and perfect climate, summer for those who really love the heat. With the right information you can choose the period tailored to your holiday.
