August · Egypt
Best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in August
Average temperature 36°C, 0 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 30% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 36°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 30%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Sharm El Sheikh scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 36°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sharm el-Sheikh pairs Red Sea reefs and desert canyons with resort beaches on the Sinai tip.
August in Sharm El Sheikh — reliably good (12th best month)
August averages 36°C (96°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
- In August, Sharm El Sheikh averages 36°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
- August earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sharm El Sheikh in August?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 30% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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