South Sinai weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Sinai, Egypt. Like most weather services, we show South Sinai at one spot: Sharm el-Sheikh, its largest city. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr.
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Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Sep
South Sinai weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Sinai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Sinai is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (71°F) in January to 38°C (101°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in South Sinai?
March is the wettest month, with about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in South Sinai?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 38°C (101°F) and lows of 29°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (71°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).
Does South Sinai have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 4 mm (0.2 in).
South Sinai weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Sharm el-Sheikh), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Sinai
Weather can differ a lot within South Sinai: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm el-Sheikh | Oct–Apr | None | 21–38°C | 14 mm |
| Dahab | Oct–Apr | None | 19–39°C | 20 mm |
| El-Tor | Feb–May, Oct–Dec | None | 20–35°C | 11 mm |