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

In February Sharm El Sheikh averages 21°C by day and 11°C at night, and the sea is about 22°C. Good for sightseeing and desert trips, but the sea is at its coolest, so most snorkellers want a wetsuit. Days are mild and sunny; evenings are cool.

Sharm El Sheikh in February 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 February

This is the coolest the sea gets all year. Average sea temperature: 23°C in January, 22°C in February and 22°C in March. 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 February

The sea is about 22°C, its lowest of the year, and wind can make boat days chilly. Boat trips run daily, but this is the month for the glass-bottom boat or the semi-submarine if you just want to see the reef.

February is ideal for long days on land. Luxor by plane is about 24°C, the Salama Canyon and Three Pools trip near Dahab is pleasant for walking, and Cairo is about 21°C. Mount Sinai is still very cold at dawn: St Catherine has recorded −6°C in February.

Day-trip weather in February

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 February

The February half-term brings UK families in mid-February. Ramadan is expected to start on about 8 February 2027; the exact date depends on the moon. In the resorts, hotels, restaurants and excursions run as normal. Outside the hotels it is polite not to eat, drink or smoke in the street in daytime, and evenings are lively after iftar, the meal at sunset.

What to pack for Sharm El Sheikh in February

• Swimwear, sunglasses and a hat
• Sun cream (SPF 30 or higher)
• A warm sweater or fleece and long trousers for the evenings, which drop to about 11°C
• 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
• Winter clothes if you climb Mount Sinai for the sunrise: warm jacket, hat, gloves and a torch

February 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).