Sharm el-Sheikh weather in May

May is very hot in Sharm el-Sheikh, with afternoons above 35°C — plan outdoor activity for early morning or after sunset. Rain is virtually absent this month. The sea averages 26°C — comfortable for swimming and watersports.

May climate normals for Sharm el-Sheikh

Avg high

36°C

Avg low

25°C

Rain days

0

Humidity

26%

Sea temp

26°C

Sharm el-Sheikh climate through the year

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain days	Humidity	Sea temp
January	22°	13°	1	42%	24°
February	24°	14°	1	39%	23°
March	27°	17°	1	35%	23°
April	31°	21°	0	29%	24°
May	36°	25°	0	26%	26°
June	39°	28°	0	26%	29°
July	40°	29°	0	29%	30°
August	40°	29°	0	32%	31°
September	38°	28°	0	34%	30°
October	34°	24°	0	39%	28°
November	28°	19°	1	42%	27°
December	24°	15°	0	42%	25°

Normals computed from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis archive (2015–2024).

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