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What is the sea water temperature in Sharm el-Sheikh by month?

Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago

TL;DR

Water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh range from 23–24°C in January to 30–33°C in August. June 2026 was unusually cool at just 26–27°C.

What the community said

In mid-June 2026, water temperature is +27°C with air at +34/35°C — getting in and staying in the water is fully comfortable even for those who usually feel cold. Children stay in constantly and don't want to get out.

1 day ago June 2026: water +27°C, air +34/35°C

In April (not in 2026), water was only 17–22°C while air reached +38/40°C, with persistent strong winds. The reviewer would not return in April.

1 day ago April (past years): water 17–22°C

Late April 2026 was warmer and more enjoyable than March the previous year. August remains the favourite month overall.

1 day ago Late April 2026: warmer than March

In June 2026, the sea in Sharm el-Sheikh was unusually cold at 26–27°C — well below the typical warm temperatures expected for this time of year.

1 day ago June 2026: 26–27°C (unusually cold)

In early June the previous year, the water near the Xanadu resort area was very warm — kids didn't want to leave the sea.

1 day ago Xanadu area, early June: very warm

The second half of July offers comfortable, warm water — a great time for swimming. Early July is expected to be similar.

1 day ago July (second half): comfortable

In August the previous year, water temperatures reached 30–33°C — very comfortable for swimming.

1 day ago August: 30–33°C

In May at Nabq Bay, morning water temperatures were similar to January levels, warming up by a couple of degrees in the afternoon. Getting out of the water is much more pleasant in May than in January.

3 days ago Nabq Bay, May: ~23–25°C morning, warmer afternoon

In January in Sharm el-Sheikh's bay area, the water is cold — around 23–24°C even in the morning. Swimming is possible but getting out is uncomfortable due to cool air temperatures.

3 days ago January: 23–24°C