Sharm El Sheikh weather in September
Sharm El Sheikh in September averages 31°C (87°F) and 0 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Sharm El Sheikh, September is the fourth warmest.
- Average temp
- 31°C (87°F)
26–36°C · 79–96°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Sharm El Sheikh like in September?
Daytime
Days are hot, often above 32°C.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Sharm El Sheikh in September?
High-factor sun cream
With daytime highs around 36°C, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
Loose cotton or linen
Synthetics stop working once you are sweating through them all day.
A refillable water bottle
Daily highs this warm need roughly double the water a temperate day does.
Comfortable walking shoes you can rinse
Dry warm weather is walking weather, and dust gets into everything.
September compared with August and October
September in Sharm El Sheikh is 1.9°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 33°C (91°F).
September in Sharm El Sheikh is 3.4°C warmer than October and about as wet as it, which averages 27°C (81°F).
Daylight in Sharm El Sheikh in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 19 minutes in Sharm El Sheikh, rising about 06:27 and setting about 18:47 local time.
September ends 48 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 35 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
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Sharm El Sheikh weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 62°F | 5 mm |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 0 mm |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 1 mm |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 0 mm |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 0 mm |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 3 mm |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 9 mm |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 6 mm |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 0 mm |
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FAQs about Sharm El Sheikh in September
September climate averages for Sharm El Sheikh, 1991–2020.
Sharm El Sheikh averages 31°C (87°F) in September, ranging from about 26°C (79°F) at night to 36°C (96°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. September sees only about 0 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. September averages 31°C (87°F) against 27°C (81°F) in October — 3.4°C warmer.
September is 1.9°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to April; September sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 13 hours 54 minutes in June and 10 hours 23 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 06:27 and sunset about 18:47 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 48 minutes shorter than it starts.
