Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in May
Weather score88Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
11h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
88
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May2mm average rain
May is close to Sharm El Sheikh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May sits close to Sharm El Sheikh's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to Sharm El Sheikh's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May88 weather score
May scores above Sharm El Sheikh's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to May and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
