Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonEgypt · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 23° | 25° | 27° | 31° | 35° | 38° | 39° | 39° | 37° | 33° | 29° | 25° |
MINMIN | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 16° |
☀️Sunshine | 10h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 13h | 13h | 13h | 12h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 9h |
🌧Rain Days | 0d4mm | 0d2mm | 0d2mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d1mm | 0d2mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh): only 0 rain days, 35°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs reach 35°C with a daily average of 30°C — nights stay warm at 24°C. With 12 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 0 mm of rain over 0 days.
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection are essential. Early mornings and evenings are good for excursions when it's a little cooler.
Übergangszeit: Wärmer, Tauchen weiter exzellent, weniger Kreuzfahrtschiffe.
Packing list for Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) in May
- Luftige Kleidung aus Leinen oder Baumwolle
- Leichte Abendkleidung
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) (Climate Score: 94/100). Pleasant temperatures (35°C), good sunshine (12 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) in May?
- In May, Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) sees daily highs of 35°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 30°C.
- How much rain falls in Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) in May?
- In May, Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) receives an average of 0 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) get in May?
- Egypt (Sharm el-Sheikh) averages 12 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
