Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in May

Sharm El Sheikh is the better pick in May — 95 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sharm El Sheikh is sweltering, dry, while Cairo is hot, dry.

Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh — May climate, side by side

🇪🇬 Cairo🇪🇬 Sharm El Sheikh
Comfort score77/100 (B)95/100 (S)
Feels-like high33°C35°C
Avg high / low34° / 21°35° / 25°
Rainfall0 mm0 mm
Rainy days00
Humidity41%28%
Air quality (AQI)6866

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh?
Sharm El Sheikh is the better pick in May — 95 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sharm El Sheikh is sweltering, dry, while Cairo is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Cairo vs Sharm El Sheikh in May?
In May, Cairo averages 34°C high / 21°C low with about 0 mm of rain; Sharm El Sheikh averages 35°C high / 25°C low with about 0 mm.