SeasonMapCairo 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 score | 77/100 (B) | 95/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 33°C | 35°C |
| Avg high / low | 34° / 21° | 35° / 25° |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Humidity | 41% | 28% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 68 | 66 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
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.