Sharm el-Sheikh Weather in August

August heat

August in Sharm el-Sheikh is seriously hot. Days reach 39°C, and nights stay warm, around 29°C. The air is fairly dry, with almost no cloud or rain, so there's little relief outdoors. The heat can make sightseeing and desert trips feel draining, especially around midday.

The sea is a better place to spend the hottest hours. Snorkelling and diving around Ras Mohammed National Park let you enjoy the coast without long walks in the sun. Save Old Market or Naama Bay for after sunset, when browsing and dinner feel more comfortable.

What's on

August has no major fixed festival that draws visitors to Sharm. The date of Ramadan changes each year, so it may or may not fall in August. If it does, some local opening hours and evening routines can shift.

Travelling with kids? Resort pools and short boat trips are easier to manage than a full day of sightseeing. For a local meal, try grilled seafood around Naama Bay once the evening cools.

Crowds and costs

August falls in the summer low season for international visitors, compared with the busier, milder months from November to March. Resort deals may be easier to find, though prices vary. European school holidays and Egyptian family travel can still make hotels and pools feel busy.

For a practical outing, choose a boat trip to Ras Mohammed and ask about shade and time spent on deck. The park's reefs are the draw, not a long walk on land in the afternoon heat. If you dislike sticky, tiring days, September is a little cooler, but it's still hot.