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Top sights in Sharm El Sheikh
- Ras Muhammad National Park – Egyptian national park in South Sinai
- Naama Bay – Bay in the area of Sharm ash-Shaykh
- Tiran Island – A Saudi island
- Al-Sahaba Mosque – Mosque in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
- Mount Sinai – Mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt
- Saint Catherine's Monastery – Greek Orthodox monastery (the oldest) at the foot of Mount Sinai, Egypt
- Coloured Canyon – Canyon in South Sinai
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Sharm El Sheikh
Getting around
Do not rely on taxi meters, which probably no longer work: agree a price first and note the driver's ID number. The tourist police can help if you have a problem or leave something in a taxi, but only if you have the taxi number. Arrange transport for your arrival, because Sharm el Sheikh airport is described as the worst place in Egypt for getting a reasonably priced taxi.
Staying safe
Traveler's diarrhea and stomach-ache are common among European travelers. Tap water is not drinkable (though considered fine for brushing teeth and showering), so always drink bottled water, and avoid food that is not cooked in front of you or that may have been stored without proper refrigeration.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Sharm el-Sheikh (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
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Best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Sharm El Sheikh are March to May and September to November, with average daytime highs of 79 to 100°F (26 to 38°C) and 0 to 1 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month, averaging 104°F (40°C), and January the coolest at 72°F (22°C). January sees the most rain, around 1 days, while April is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0 | 1 | Shoulder: 72°F (22°C), 1 rainy days |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0 | 1 | Shoulder: 74°F (23°C), 1 rainy days |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0 | 1 | Comfortable: 1 rainy days |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| May | 96°F (36°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| June | 102°F (39°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 102°F (39°C) |
| July | 104°F (40°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 104°F (40°C) |
| August | 104°F (40°C) | 85°F (29°C) | 0 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 104°F (40°C) |
| September | 100°F (38°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| October | 93°F (34°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0 | 0 | Comfortable: 0 rainy days |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0 | 0 | Shoulder: 76°F (24°C), 0 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Also spelled Sharm el-Sheikh, Sharm el Sheikh.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Sharm El Sheikh: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Sharm El Sheikh are March to May and September to November, when average highs run 79 to 100°F (26 to 38°C) with 0 to 1 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. July is the hottest month at 104°F (40°C) on average, and January the coolest at 72°F (22°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
- January, with roughly 1 days of rain. The driest is April, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Sharm El Sheikh?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 104°F (40°C) by day and 85°F (29°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 72°F (22°C) by day and 55°F (13°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Sharm El Sheikh?
- Rain is spread through the year in Sharm El Sheikh: every month has between 0 and 1 rainy days (days with at least 1 mm of rain, 2019-2024 averages).
- Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Egypt on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Egypt before you book.
- What other places are near Sharm El Sheikh?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Sharm El Sheikh are Hurghada (60 miles), Petra (180 miles), Luxor (190 miles).
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