Which area of Sharm El Sheikh is warmer and less windy in winter: Naama Bay or Fan San?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Traveler reports suggest that Naama Bay is usually the more sheltered, less windy area in winter, and can still feel comfortable from November to January. In the Fan San area, a common drawback in cooler months is that the wave pool may be unheated and very cold.
What the community said
Travelers comparing Fan San with Naama Bay in March said that for autumn, winter, and spring stays, Fan San has one clear downside: the wave pool may be unheated, so the water can feel icy.
16 days ago Fan San
From a New Year 2023 stay, travelers reported that Naama Bay felt very warm and described the bay as sheltered from wind. That makes Naama Bay one of the safer winter choices in Sharm if you are worried about windy weather.
16 days ago Naama Bay
Weather can vary a lot even within Sharm El Sheikh in winter: one traveler felt very cold in early November in another area, while Naama Bay can feel much more comfortable during the same season.
16 days ago early November
Another traveler noted that conditions in November and April are hard to predict exactly, but Naama Bay is generally seen as better protected: wind is still possible, yet conditions are usually milder than in more exposed parts of the resort.
16 days ago November, April, Naama Bay