Best Time to Visit Sharm el-Sheikh for Hiking – January Scores 93/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

93/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January, February, March

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May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

15°C – 31°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh for hiking is January, February, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For hiking in Sharm el-Sheikh, January, February, March score highest on this page; May and June rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sharm el-Sheikh

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	93Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	20°	27	1.1	49%	dry
February	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	18	1	44%	dry
March	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	3	0.7	41%	dry
April	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	3	0.6	35%	dry
May	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	34°	2	0.7	31%	dry
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	36°	2	0	31%	dry
July	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	37°	2	0	34%	dry
August	45Poor Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	31°	37°	1	0	35%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	35°	1	0	38%	dry
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	1	0	43%	dry
November	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	2	0.7	47%	dry
December	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	2	0.7	50%	dry

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Sharm el-Sheikh

When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh for outdoor activities?

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January, February, March score highest for outdoor activities in Sharm el-Sheikh. The top month scores 93/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Sharm el-Sheikh?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sharm el-Sheikh, but that does not make every month equally suitable for outdoor activities. May and June score lowest, so use the month table to work around weak weather windows.