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Sharm el-Sheikh in September: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Sharm el-Sheikh in September is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 36 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
65/100 · #10
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#4
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: none
Sharm el-Sheikh · SeptemberPhoto: Serhio Magpie · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 36 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 40 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 38 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 9.4 | 37 | 3.3 | 29 | 60 |
| September (selected) | 36 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 40 | 3.7 | 28 | 65 |
| October | 33 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 44 | 3.5 | 28 | 74 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (65/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | -5 | +1.5 °C | +1.8 °C | ±0 | ±0 mm | +1.1 h | -3.1 % | -0.4 m/s | +1.1 °C |
| October | +9 | -3.5 °C | -2.5 °C | +0.2 | +1 mm | -1.5 h | +4.1 % | -0.2 m/s | -0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sharm el-Sheikh in September?
The average daily high is around 36 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Sharm el-Sheikh in September?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sharm el-Sheikh in September?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 0 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Sharm el-Sheikh. For a beach trip: March, April, November and December. September is not among them.