INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Sharm El Sheikh Water Temperature
Updated Wed 11:59 (Africa/Cairo)
Egypt · Forecast updated Nov 4, 2026, 11:59 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.2°C
81.0°F
Warm water
Valid Nov 4, 2026, 11:59 (Africa/Cairo). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 27.0°C (80.6°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 27.1°C, versus 27.1°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Sharm El Sheikh, typical monthly averages range from about 22.9°C (73.2°F) in February to 30.5°C (86.9°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Sharm El Sheikh has been 27.2°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Sharm El Sheikh, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4–24.6°C | 23.8°C / 74.8°F |
| February | 22.6–23.1°C | 22.9°C / 73.2°F |
| March | 22.8–23.1°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| April | 23.5–24.4°C | 23.9°C / 75.0°F |
| May | 25.0–26.0°C | 25.4°C / 77.7°F |
| June | 26.9–28.2°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| July | 29.2–30.3°C | 29.6°C / 85.3°F |
| August | 30.1–31.2°C | 30.5°C / 86.9°F |
| September | 28.7–29.5°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| October | 27.1–27.8°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| November | 26.4–27.6°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| December | 24.4–26.1°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (27.79, 34.29). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Sharm El Sheikh in January
Typical January water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 23.8°C (74.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.4–24.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: December 25.2°C · February 22.9°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in February
Typical February water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 22.9°C (73.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–23.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: January 23.8°C · March 23.0°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in March
Typical March water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.8–23.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: February 22.9°C · April 23.9°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in April
Typical April water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 23.9°C (75.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.5–24.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: March 23.0°C · May 25.4°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in May
Typical May water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 25.4°C (77.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–26.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: April 23.9°C · June 27.6°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in June
Typical June water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.9–28.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: May 25.4°C · July 29.6°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in July
Typical July water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 29.6°C (85.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–30.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 27.6°C · August 30.5°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in August
Typical August water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 30.5°C (86.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 30.1–31.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 29.6°C · September 29.0°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in September
Typical September water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 30.5°C · October 27.6°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in October
Typical October water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.1–27.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 29.0°C · November 27.0°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in November
Typical November water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 27.6°C · December 25.2°C.
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Sharm El Sheikh in December
Typical December water temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.4–26.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: November 27.0°C · January 23.8°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25.5°C / 77.9°F | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| July | 27.6°C / 81.7°F | 28.6°C / 83.4°F | 30.2°C / 86.4°F |
| August | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 29.7°C / 85.4°F | 30.8°C / 87.4°F |
| September | 28.4°C / 83.1°F | 29.1°C / 84.4°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| October | 26.7°C / 80.1°F | 27.4°C / 81.3°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| November | 26.8°C / 80.2°F | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 27.4°C / 81.3°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3764 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Sharm El Sheikh
Red Sea resort town fringed by Ras Mohammed's world-class coral walls and reef fish.
- Area
- South Sinai
Sharm El Sheikh Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Sharm El Sheikh today?
The current sea surface temperature near Sharm El Sheikh is 27.2°C (81.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.2°C.
When is the water warmest in Sharm El Sheikh?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 30.5°C (86.9°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Sharm El Sheikh?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 22.9°C (73.2°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Sharm El Sheikh today?
At 27.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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