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Outdoor activities Potential

93/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, March

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Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

15°C – 31°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Sharm el-Sheikh?

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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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Sharm el-Sheikh

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
93Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°27
February
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°18
March
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°3
April
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°3
May
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°2
June
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°2
July
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°2
August
45Poor
Hot temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
31°1
September
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°1
October
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°1
November
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°2
December
65Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°2

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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The best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh for outdoor activities is typically in January, February, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Sharm el-Sheikh?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Sharm el-Sheikh, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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