Is Sharm el-Sheikh too hot in summer and what is the best time to visit?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Summer temperatures can hit 45–50°C but are manageable with shade and cold drinks. Winter (January) offers a pleasant 24–26°C with heated pools and swimming in the sea.
What the community said
Mid-July heat is easy to handle thanks to steady sea breezes. The wind is noticeable but doesn't prevent swimming.
7 days ago July: breezy, swimming still possible
In early May the sea is still cool — during a stay from May 11–21, the water only started warming up toward the end of the trip.
7 days ago May 11–21: sea warms up only by end of stay
In October Sharm el-Sheikh is hot, the sea is very warm, skies are clear and there's no wind — great conditions overall.
7 days ago October: hot, warm sea, clear skies
August temperatures can reach around 50°C, but it's still manageable. The best strategy is beach time during the day under an umbrella and switching to the pool in the evenings — some hotels keep pools open until 10 PM.
7 days ago August: ~50°C, pools open until 10 PM
January is an excellent time to visit. Air temperature is around 24–26°C, hotels offer heated pools, and the sea is warm enough for swimming. Service and hotel quality are generally very good.
7 days ago January: 24–26°C, heated pools
August heat is bearable if you plan your day right: beach with shade in the daytime, pool and cold drinks in the evening. Even heat-sensitive travelers manage well with this routine.
7 days ago August: beach by day, pool by evening