Is the sea warm enough for swimming in Sharm El Sheikh in November and December, and which sheltered bay is best?

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TL;DR

The Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh is generally still comfortable for swimming in November, while December is slightly cooler. Naama Bay is often chosen for its shelter from wind, and some visitors swim near Sheraton even in January.

What the community said

Naama Bay is typically calmer and more sheltered from wind in November than more exposed parts of the coast. A light jacket may only become useful in the evenings toward late January, although conditions vary by year.

Naama Bay

The water is a little cooler in December than in November but is still considered swimmable. Some travelers find it feels warmer than the sea in April.

November and December

Swimming can be possible even in January, with visitors reporting swims near Sheraton. How warm it feels depends on the wind, the particular bay, and personal tolerance for cooler water.

Sheraton