Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
97°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Sharm El Sheikh
Egypt · Middle East
Plenty of sun. Very hot afternoons are the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
97°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
77°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in May.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
61%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 74°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
86%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
77°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 96°F, easing to about 92°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning90°F
Rain0%
Cloud12%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday96°F
Rain0%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon96°F
Rain0%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening91°F
Rain0%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 55 | 0.1 | 1 | 9.8 | 45 | 73 |
| Feb | 76 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.4 | 39 | 72 |
| Mar | 82 | 63 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.5 | 34 | 72 |
| Apr | 90 | 70 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 29 | 74 |
| May | 97 | 78 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.8 | 27 | 77 |
| Jun | 102 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.1 | 28 | 80 |
| Jul | 103 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.0 | 31 | 83 |
| Aug | 104 | 86 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.4 | 32 | 85 |
| Sep | 100 | 83 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 34 | 83 |
| Oct | 94 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.9 | 39 | 82 |
| Nov | 85 | 66 | 0.1 | 0 | 10.5 | 43 | 79 |
| Dec | 77 | 58 | 0.1 | 0 | 9.8 | 44 | 76 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology