Best time to visit Red Sea

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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 35°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: 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 4mm. There are normally 1 day in December with some rain.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 28°C.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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 35°C 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 4mm. 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 28°C.