Sharm El Sheikh

What’s the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in February?

Sharm El Sheikh has a hot desert climate due to its location on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. There are two seasons; a winter that runs from November to February and summer which runs from March to October. February’s one of the cooler months of the year, although you can still look forward to plenty of warm and sunny weather. If you want to avoid the scorching heat of summer, then this is the perfect time to visit. Sharm El Sheikh hardly has any rain throughout the year because it’s sheltered by the Atlas Mountains. Breezes from the Red Sea will help to keep you cool when you're relaxing on the beach.

Averages

The average high in Sharm El Sheikh is 23ºC in February, which drops to 11ºC at night. You should bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as it can get a bit chilly. The sea temperature is 22ºC, while humidity’s low. There’s just 2mm of rain over a single day, and you can expect 11 hours of daylight with nine hours of sunshine each day. UV levels will be high so make sure you use lots of sun cream. The sun goes down around 5.30pm.