Verdict: Fair month
Sharm el-Sheikh Weather in August
August is seriously hot in Sharm el-Sheikh — days average 40°C (104°F), so plan mornings out and afternoons in the shade or the water. Rain is a non-issue, with only ~0 wet days in an average year. August is workable in Sharm el-Sheikh if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
40°C / 104°F
Average low
30°C / 86°F
Rain days
~0
Precipitation
0 mm
What to pack for Sharm el-Sheikh in August
- Light, breathable clothing — linen and technical fabrics earn their keep
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
Warmest in Sharm el-Sheikh: Jul (40°C / 104°F) · Coolest: Jan (22°C / 72°F) · Wettest: Jan (~1 rain days)
22°
13°
Jan
23°
14°
Feb
26°
16°
Mar
32°
22°
Apr
36°
25°
May
39°
28°
Jun
40°
29°
Jul
40°
30°
Aug
38°
29°
Sep
34°
25°
Oct
29°
20°
Nov
25°
16°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)