What is the sea water temperature in Sharm el-Sheikh by month?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh range from 23–24°C in January to 30–33°C in August. June 2026 was unusually cool at just 26–27°C.
What the community said
In January, swimming was comfortable and pleasant. Only one day had cold wind, so a heated pool was used instead of the sea that day. Otherwise the sea was fine, and it was even sunny enough to get sunburned.
3 days ago January: comfortable swimming
In February, sea temperature was 23–25°C, with air at 27–29°C during the day and 16–18°C in the evening. The traveler noted this was a lucky year weather-wise, as conditions vary a lot year to year.
3 days ago February: water 23–25°C
Based on multi-year observations, October sea used to be very warm, like warm milk. But in recent years this has shifted — the sea now starts cooling down as early as September 15.
3 days ago October vs September: cooling starts Sept 15
Last September the sea wasn't quite as warm as 'warm milk', but noticeably warmer than in May. Since the area isn't a closed bay, currents are common and water temperature can vary by spot — possibly influenced by tides.
3 days ago September: warmer than May, but with currents
In early July 2026, the sea in Sharm el-Sheikh was estimated at about 28–29°C. However, because spring had been unusually cold, some tourists still felt the water was a bit cool for the season.
3 days ago Early July 2026: sea 28–29°C
In early November, the sea remains warm and suitable for swimming and sunbathing. Based on local experience, the real low season in Sharm el-Sheikh begins around the second half of December.
3 days ago Early November / second half of December
In mid-June the previous year (arriving June 15), the water felt cold in the first few days. This year in mid-May, the water was cold enough that one swimmer caught a chill on the first day and was ill for the entire holiday.
3 days ago Mid-May and June 15: cold water
In late May to early June, the water was fine for swimming overall, but on the last day during high tide it turned noticeably cold near the shore.
3 days ago Late May – early June: fine overall, cold near shore at high tide
In late March, the water was cold — the jacuzzi and water park were open but barely used due to the low water temperature.
3 days ago Late March: cold water
In April the water was clear and comfortable enough to swim for 40–50 minutes at a stretch — a huge difference compared to March.
3 days ago April: comfortable swimming 40–50 min
In late April 2026 (24 Apr – 1 May), water was around +25°C. Two windy days without swimming, but overall pleasant and not too hot.
3 days ago Late April 2026: water +25°C
In August the water itself is very warm — like warm milk — but getting out can feel cool.
3 days ago August: very warm water, cool on exit