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

In July Sharm El Sheikh averages 35°C by day and 25°C at night, and the sea is about 28°C. Very hot, with highs of about 35°C, a sea of about 28°C and almost no rain. Best for people who want warm water and don't mind the heat; plan the middle of the day around the sea and the shade.

Sharm El Sheikh in July 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 July

This is the warmest the sea gets all year. Average sea temperature: 26°C in June, 28°C in July and 28°C in August. 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 July

The sea is at its warmest, so snorkelling trips like White Island and Ras Mohammed are at their most comfortable and you can stay in the water as long as you like. Families often add a day at the Albatros Aquapark.

Midday is hot on land, so desert trips are best late in the day, and evening outings such as the dinner cruise are popular. Cairo, Luxor and Petra trips run, but expect 33 to 40°C.

Day-trip weather in July

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 July

School summer holidays start across Europe, and UK families arrive from late July. Many Italian and Czech families come in July and August. It is the hottest time of year, so most people book sea trips by day and keep desert trips for the late afternoon.

What to pack for Sharm El Sheikh in July

• 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

July 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).