Weather radar Sharm el-Sheikh
Real-time precipitation radar · Süd-Sinai · Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Sharm el-Sheikh shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24° | 23.9° | 27.8° | 32.9° | 36.1° | 39.2° | 40° | 40.6° | 38.1° | 34.2° | 30° | 25.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 13.8° | 14° | 17.4° | 22.8° | 26° | 29.1° | 30.1° | 31.1° | 29° | 24.9° | 20.2° | 15.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 300 | 282 | 342 | 354 | 390 | 383 | 388 | 372 | 337 | 331 | 293 | 289 |
| Humidity | 43% | 39% | 33% | 27% | 27% | 27% | 30% | 32% | 33% | 38% | 41% | 44% |
Best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh
The best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh is typically July. In this month the average high is 40°C, precipitation is 0 mm and sunshine duration is 388 hours. The annual average high is 32.7°C, total annual precipitation is 15 mm (4 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 4061 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sharm el-Sheikh
How up to date is the weather radar for Sharm el-Sheikh?
The weather radar for Sharm el-Sheikh is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Sharm el-Sheikh?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Sharm el-Sheikh: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Sharm el-Sheikh?
The thunderstorm potential for Sharm el-Sheikh is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Sharm el-Sheikh.
What is the climate like in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh has an annual average high of 32.7°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 40.6°C), the coldest January (avg low 13.8°C). The wettest month is December with 6 mm, the driest April with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 15 mm (4 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 4061 hours.
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