Sharm El Sheikh

Weather

Sharm El Sheikh is a sun seeker's paradise all year round. Here’s what the weather typically looks like at various times of the year:

• December-February are the winter months and range from 10°C at night up to 22°C in the day.
• March sees a significant rise to 14-24°C.
• April follows this rise and hits 18-28°C.
• During May the 30°C is broken, bringing the range to 21-32°C.
• June features a slight rise before the peak is reached in July and August with temperatures ranging from 25-35°C.
• The decline begins in September, although only slightly, reaching at 24-34°C.
• The days of 30°C temperatures are over by October with temperatures between 20 and 29°C.
• Finally November brings the circle to a close at 16-25°C.

Beaches

While the comfort provided by the hotels may make it hard to leave in the morning, you’ll be glad you did when you see just what the beaches have to offer.

Resorts on the Red Sea are famous for their diving spots and Sharm El Sheikh is no different. From the beaches you can venture below the surface of the water and explore shipwrecks and coral reefs, as well as experience some beautiful marine life. Beginners can get involved too, as there are a number of reputable diving schools available to those on holiday.

There is also an array of water sports available in Sharm El Sheikh for anyone who doesn't want to get into a wetsuit. Windsurfing, sailing, kite surfing, water skiing, parasailing and even snorkelling are all popular on Sharm El Sheikh beaches.

Shopping

No matter how amazing the beaches are, you can’t spend every second of your holiday there, even though you might like to.

When you finally tear yourself away, we recommend treating yourself to some retail therapy.

There are a number of boutiques and bazaars in Sharm El Sheikh that specialise in such things as leather goods, clothing, jeweller, furniture, shisha pipes and traditional Bedouin carpets.

The important thing is to remember to pack your bartering skills, as it is customary to haggle for everything here, which adds to the holiday shopping experience.

Recent years have seen an increase in the number of modern shops, bars, restaurants and even casinos in Sharm El Sheikh to cater to the increasing number of Western tourists.

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