Sharm El Sheikh in April: weather, sea temperature and trips

In April Sharm El Sheikh averages 28°C by day and 18°C at night, and the sea is about 23°C. One of the best months: warm, sunny days, comfortable evenings and long daylight. The sea is still fresh at about 23°C, so long snorkelling stops are easier with a shorty.

Sharm El Sheikh in April at a glance

Air, sea, sunshine and rain: long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Sea range: lowest and highest readings for the month over the past 10 years (SeaTemperature.info). Wind: share of days when the wind reached 30 km/h or more, ERA5 data for 2016 to 2025 via Open-Meteo. Sunrise and sunset on the 15th, Egypt time.

Sea temperature and swimming in April

The sea is warming up. Average sea temperature: 22°C in March, 23°C in April and 25°C in May. The water feels cool: most people get chilly after 20 to 30 minutes of snorkelling, and the wind on deck makes it feel colder when you get out.

A wetsuit makes snorkelling much more comfortable, and you can usually rent one with the mask and fins. Bring a towel, a sweatshirt and a windproof layer for the deck.

What's running in April

All sea trips run in April, and calmer days are good for Tiran Island, where the reefs face the open strait. It is also a good time to try diving from a boat; divers wear a full wetsuit until the sea warms up in May and June.

Land trips are still comfortable: Petra is about 24°C and Cairo about 29°C. The Mount Sinai climb is much easier now than in the winter frost, with St Catherine at about 10°C at night.

Day-trip weather in April

Cairo, Luxor and Petra: Weather2Travel averages. St Catherine: NOAA 1961 to 1990 averages for the town; the summit of Mount Sinai, at 2,285 m, is colder still at dawn.

Holidays and crowds in April

The Easter school holidays run into the first half of April. 25 April is Sinai Liberation Day, a national holiday marked most in Sinai. Egypt moves its clocks forward one hour on 30 April 2027.

What to pack for Sharm El Sheikh in April

• Swimwear, sunglasses and a hat
• High-factor sun cream (SPF 50): the UV index is very high, even when a breeze makes it feel cooler
• A light sweater or long sleeves for the evening and for air-conditioned buses
• A wetsuit or long-sleeved rash vest if you plan long snorkelling stops
• A windproof layer for boat trips, as it is cooler on deck
• Reef shoes or water shoes for coral beaches and rocky entries
• A fleece and a torch if you climb Mount Sinai at night, as the summit is much cooler than the coast

April in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam

Sharm El Sheikh weather by month

Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).