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

In June Sharm El Sheikh averages 34°C by day and 24°C at night, and the sea is about 26°C. Hot and dry, with a warm sea of about 26°C and the longest days of the year. Good for sea trips and for trips at night or at sunset; Cairo and Luxor are very hot.

Sharm El Sheikh in June 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 June

The sea is warming up. Average sea temperature: 25°C in May, 26°C in June and 28°C in July. Most people swim and snorkel comfortably without a wetsuit, though children may feel cool after a long snorkel.

Most people do not need a wetsuit. A rash vest helps with the sun, and a thin shorty is worth it for children or anyone who feels the cold.

What's running in June

Sea trips are the main reason to come in June: Tiran Island, White Island and the Sina Dream pirate boat all run daily, and the water no longer feels cold. Shade on deck matters, so bring a hat and drink plenty.

Cairo is about 35°C and Luxor about 40°C, so those trips are long, hot days. Mount Sinai is a good choice instead: you climb at night, and St Catherine averages about 16°C after dark. Book buggy and quad trips for sunset.

Day-trip weather in June

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 June

Quieter for UK visitors until the summer holidays start in late July, and prices are usually lower. This is the start of the hottest months. 30 June is a public holiday in Egypt; it does not affect excursions.

What to pack for Sharm El Sheikh in June

• 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

June 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).