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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: 8 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

Another report confirms March is cold and windy. In the second half of May the sea itself was comfortable for swimming, but strong wind upon exiting the water caused noticeable discomfort (felt cold on the shore).

12 days ago Second half of May: sea OK, but windy on exit

Another traveler stayed Nov 4–16: weather was good, but it got increasingly windy closer to departure, with fewer people swimming in the sea. The pool, however, was freezing cold.

17 days ago Nov 4–16: windy by end of trip, icy pool

In January, swimming was comfortable and pleasant. Only one day had cold wind, so a heated pool was used instead of the sea that day. Otherwise the sea was fine, and it was even sunny enough to get sunburned.

8 days ago January: comfortable swimming

In February, sea temperature was 23–25°C, with air at 27–29°C during the day and 16–18°C in the evening. The traveler noted this was a lucky year weather-wise, as conditions vary a lot year to year.

8 days ago February: water 23–25°C

Based on multi-year observations, October sea used to be very warm, like warm milk. But in recent years this has shifted — the sea now starts cooling down as early as September 15.

8 days ago October vs September: cooling starts Sept 15

Last September the sea wasn't quite as warm as 'warm milk', but noticeably warmer than in May. Since the area isn't a closed bay, currents are common and water temperature can vary by spot — possibly influenced by tides.

8 days ago September: warmer than May, but with currents

In early July 2026, the sea in Sharm el-Sheikh was estimated at about 28–29°C. However, because spring had been unusually cold, some tourists still felt the water was a bit cool for the season.

8 days ago Early July 2026: sea 28–29°C

In early November, the sea remains warm and suitable for swimming and sunbathing. Based on local experience, the real low season in Sharm el-Sheikh begins around the second half of December.

8 days ago Early November / second half of December

In mid-June the previous year (arriving June 15), the water felt cold in the first few days. This year in mid-May, the water was cold enough that one swimmer caught a chill on the first day and was ill for the entire holiday.

8 days ago Mid-May and June 15: cold water

In late May to early June, the water was fine for swimming overall, but on the last day during high tide it turned noticeably cold near the shore.

8 days ago Late May – early June: fine overall, cold near shore at high tide

In late March, the water was cold — the jacuzzi and water park were open but barely used due to the low water temperature.

8 days ago Late March: cold water

In April the water was clear and comfortable enough to swim for 40–50 minutes at a stretch — a huge difference compared to March.

8 days ago April: comfortable swimming 40–50 min

In late April 2026 (24 Apr – 1 May), water was around +25°C. Two windy days without swimming, but overall pleasant and not too hot.

8 days ago Late April 2026: water +25°C

In August the water itself is very warm — like warm milk — but getting out can feel cool.

8 days ago August: very warm water, cool on exit