Sharm El Sheikh

Whilst Sharm El Sheikh has a dry, desert climate it benefits from cool breezes off the Red Sea, which largely means the region doesn't have a problem with humidity. You wouldn't even be considering a Sharm el Sheikh holiday unless you were after some sun, and you're pretty much guaranteed that all year round. Temperatures in the coolest months from December to February are likely to hover around 22°C, and sunshine is abundant. It's this excellent winter climate that makes Sharm el Sheikh such a popular winter sun destination.

Sharm's hottest months are between June and September when the air temperature reaches an average of 33°C, and can heat up to a scorching 38°C! Because of the extreme heat in the summer months, most travellers find that April or November are the best times to fly to Sharm el Sheikh, especially if they're planning to make an excursion into the desert!

There's not one best time to enjoy the area's rich marine life and incredible coral reefs. The water's warm all year round, varying from 18°C in March to 28°C in September. More fish are drawn to the area by the warmer summer waters, but the flip side is there are more tourists in the water too. We've had instructors report early and late winter as the best time to scuba dive as this is when you get the best underwater visibility, but we think the water's pretty clear all year around.