Sharm El Sheikh weather in May
May in Sharm El Sheikh: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#3 of 12 months in Sharm El Sheikh · #49 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Sharm El Sheikh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 35°C / 96°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 30% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
- May in Sharm El Sheikh: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Sharm El Sheikh on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in May?
- In May, Sharm El Sheikh averages a daily high of 35.3°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sharm El Sheikh in May?
- Sharm El Sheikh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in May.