Sharm el-Sheikh in May

Inside Sharm el-Sheikh's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

No other month rates higher than May for Sharm el-Sheikh in this guide.

• Sharm el-SheikhHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 1 day
• Red Sea and South Sinai, Egypt · Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahabbest weather

  Diving all year; winter water is about 21–22 °C (70–72 °F) and windy; summer air tops 38 °C (100 °F).Diving all year; winter water is about 70–72 °F (21–22 °C) and windy; summer air tops 100 °F (38 °C).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Eid al-Adha big impact

  About 16–19 May 2027 (lunar — check) · Egypt

  Several days off; transport and resorts booked out.

Crowds · Egypt overall

Low

Prices · Egypt overall

Medium

Egypt overall: Luxor hits 40 °C; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sharm el-Sheikh, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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