Sharm El Sheikh weather in August

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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August in Sharm El Sheikh: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons.

#9 of 12 months in Sharm El Sheikh · #199 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Sharm El Sheikh climate normals — August

Daytime high39°C / 102°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low27°C / 80°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity33%🌵 dry
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine12 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)62🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Sharm El Sheikh in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
August in Sharm El Sheikh: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Sharm El Sheikh on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
In August, Sharm El Sheikh averages a daily high of 39.1°C and a low of 26.9°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
Sharm El Sheikh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in August.

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