Best time to visit Red Sea

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When is the best time to visit Red Sea?

The best time to visit Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh) is March and April based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)68
    Jan
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)70
    Feb
  • 75°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)75
    Mar
  • 82°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)82
    Apr
  • 90°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)90
    May
  • 93°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)93
    Jun
  • 95°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)95
    Jul
  • 95°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)95
    Aug
  • 93°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)93
    Sep
  • 84°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)84
    Oct
  • 77°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)77
    Nov
  • 72°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh)72
    Dec

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The weather guide for Red Sea (Sharm el Sheikh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Red Sea?

The hottest time of year in Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 95°F with very high heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Red Sea?

It never rains much in Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea but December usually has the most rain with an average of 0.2 inches. There are normally 1 day in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Red Sea?

The sunniest time of year in Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 93% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Red Sea?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea in August when the water temperature reaches 82°F.

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