When you’re planning your Sharm el Sheikh holidays, it’s worth knowing what sort of weather you can expect. You can then take the right clothes and make the most of your time at the resort.
The average monthly temperature at the beginning of the year is 180C. This rises steadily from 190C in February to 290C in May.
The temperature then reaches its peak. The averages for June, July, August and September are 320C, 330C, 330C and 310C respectively. After this, temperatures fall steadily to 190C in December.
The sea
Many people, of course, book their Sharm el Sheikh holidays expecting to spend a good deal of time in the sea. The average temperatures of the Red Sea in the region are high.
In January, February and March, the average temperature varies little. It’s around 21/220C. From April onwards, the temperature of the water increases. It hits a monthly average high of 280C in August and September. October has an average of 270C; November experiences a drop to 250C; and in December, the sea’s temperature is 240C.
Rain
Although your Sharm el Sheikh holidays take place at the edge of a desert, there are occasional rainy days. But the emphasis here is on “occasional”.
From June to October inclusive, you are unlikely to have any rain at all. The average for the rest of the year is just one day per month. There’s no desperate need to pack an umbrella or rain gear when you prepare for your holidays.
Sunshine hours
The average amount of sunshine per day is a topic of interest for anyone who visits a foreign resort.
In Sharm el Sheikh, the figures are impressive. In June and July, you can look forward to an average of 13 hours per day. From August to December, the average drops by an hour a month until it hits a low of 8 hours. January also has 8 hours, followed by 9 in February, 10 in March and April, and 11 in May.
An average daily amount of sunshine of 8 hours even in the winter is far different to conditions in the UK. No wonder Sharm el Sheikh is popular as a winter break destination.
Dress
It’s fairly clear from this analysis of the weather what you should and should not wear on Sharm el Sheikh holidays. You might also want to take a jumper or cardigan for the evenings outside the summer months to protect against any chills.
It’s worth noting that in some restaurants there is a dress code. Whatever the time of year, the management prefer men to wear socks and long trousers.
There’s also a dress code for sun worshippers: the locals object to women going topless.
If you venture out into the desert on one of the quad-bike or off-road karting excursions, you may want to take a light scarf. You should wrap this round your head and the lower part of your face to keep the sand out of your hair, mouth and nose.
