beach · Egypt · 27.92°N 34.33°E

Best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh (and when it is crowded)

Sharm el-Sheikh is a beach destination in Egypt. Its peak season is April and October, and it is least crowded in June, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

April and October

Quietest months

June, July, and August

Sharm el-Sheikh month by month

How crowded Sharm el-Sheikh gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Sharm el-Sheikh in January
Moderate
Sharm el-Sheikh in February
Moderate
Sharm el-Sheikh in March
Moderate
Sharm el-Sheikh in April
Busy
Sharm el-Sheikh in May
Quiet
Sharm el-Sheikh in June
Quiet
Sharm el-Sheikh in July
Quiet
Sharm el-Sheikh in August
Quiet
Sharm el-Sheikh in September
Moderate
Sharm el-Sheikh in October
Busy
Sharm el-Sheikh in November
Moderate
Sharm el-Sheikh in December
Moderate

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Sharm el-Sheikh busy?
Sharm el-Sheikh gets busiest in April and October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
For thinner crowds, visit Sharm el-Sheikh in June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Sharm el-Sheikh least crowded?
Sharm el-Sheikh is least crowded in June, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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