Sharm El Sheikh in August: weather, sea temperature and trips
In August Sharm El Sheikh averages 35°C by day and 26°C at night, and the sea is about 28°C. The hottest month and the peak of the summer holidays, with a sea of about 28°C. Ideal for sea trips and diving; book ahead, and keep long land trips to a minimum.
Sharm El Sheikh in August at a glance
| Average | |
|---|---|
| Day temperature | 35°C |
| Night temperature | 26°C |
| Sea temperature | 28°C (27.3°C to 32.1°C over the past 10 years) |
| Sunshine | 12 hours a day |
| Rain | Usually no rain |
| Daylight | 13.1 hours; sunrise about 06:13, sunset about 19:21 |
| Wind | Mostly light; strong wind is rare |
| UV index | 11+ (extreme) |
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 August
This is the warmest the sea gets all year. Average sea temperature: 28°C in July, 28°C in August and 27°C in September. You can snorkel for an hour or more without feeling cold.
No wetsuit needed. A rash vest or an old T-shirt protects your back from the sun while you snorkel.
What's running in August
August has the warmest water of the year, so it is a fine month to try diving from a boat or simply to snorkel at Ras Mohammed and White Island for as long as you like.
This is the busiest month for families, so book popular boat trips a few days ahead. Desert trips that start in the late afternoon, like the VIP super safari, avoid the worst of the heat.
Day-trip weather in August
| Trip | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo and the pyramids | 35°C | 21°C |
| Luxor | 39°C | 23°C |
| St Catherine (Mount Sinai, 1,600 m) | 32°C | 18°C |
| Petra, Jordan | 33°C | 17°C |
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 August
August is peak family season: UK school holidays, the Italian Ferragosto week around 15 August and the Czech summer holidays all fall this month. Hotels are full and popular boat trips can fill up, so book a few days ahead.
What to book in August
White Island and Ras Mohammed by boat
Peak season for this trip: book a few days ahead in August.
Diving from a boat
Two boat dives in the warmest water of the year.
Albatros Aquapark
A full day of slides and pools when it is 35°C on land.
VIP super safari
Quads, camels, dinner and a show from late afternoon into the evening.
What to pack for Sharm El Sheikh in August
- 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
- Light, loose clothes that cover your shoulders, and a refillable water bottle: in the midday heat you need to drink often
- 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
August in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam
| Resort | Day | Night | Sea | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh | 35°C | 26°C | 28°C | rare |
| Hurghada | 34°C | 26°C | 28°C | 6/10 |
| Marsa Alam | 35°C | 26°C | 29°C | 5/10 |
Sharm El Sheikh weather by month
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 10°C | 23°C | 8 h | rare |
| February | 21°C | 11°C | 22°C | 9 h | rare |
| March | 24°C | 14°C | 22°C | 10 h | 1/10 |
| April | 28°C | 18°C | 23°C | 10 h | 1/10 |
| May | 32°C | 21°C | 25°C | 11 h | 1/10 |
| June | 34°C | 24°C | 26°C | 13 h | rare |
| July | 35°C | 25°C | 28°C | 13 h | rare |
| August | 35°C | 26°C | 28°C | 12 h | rare |
| September | 34°C | 24°C | 27°C | 11 h | rare |
| October | 29°C | 20°C | 27°C | 10 h | rare |
| November | 25°C | 16°C | 26°C | 9 h | rare |
| December | 22°C | 12°C | 25°C | 8 h | rare |
Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
About 28°C on average. Over the past 10 years, readings for August ranged from 27.3°C to 32.1°C.
Is it warm enough to swim in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
Yes. At about 28°C the sea is at its warmest, and you can stay in for a long time without a wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
Average highs are 35°C and lows 26°C, with about 12 hours of sunshine a day and usually no rain.
Is August a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
The hottest month and the peak of the summer holidays, with a sea of about 28°C. Ideal for sea trips and diving; book ahead, and keep long land trips to a minimum.
Book or ask a question
Every tour on this page can be booked online from its page, with no prepayment: you pay on the day. To ask about dates, hotel pickup or private trips, write to us on WhatsApp at +20 101 337 0369 or Telegram at @sinbad_tour_bot, or call +20 100 687 2059.
Sources
- Weather2Travel: Sharm el Sheikh climate by month
- SeaTemperature.info: Sharm El Sheikh water temperature
- Open-Meteo: historical weather API (ERA5), wind 2016 to 2025
- timeanddate.com: daylight saving time in Egypt
- Weather2Travel: Cairo climate
- Weather2Travel: Luxor climate
- Weather2Travel: Petra climate
- Wikipedia: Saint Catherine, Egypt (climate, NOAA 1961 to 1990)
