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Sharm El Sheikh in July
Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh in July
July is one of the best (for Red Sea) months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.
Avg. air temp38°C
Avg. sea temp28°C
Rainfall0 mm
Sunshine13 h
- Peak season — cool & dry
- Shoulder — warm & sunny
- Hot — Red Sea peak
- Very hot inland — Red Sea ideal
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed, White Island, Snorkeling, Boat Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pick Up
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Sharm El Sheikh: Diving & Snorkeling at Ras Mohammed and White Island
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Park and Magic Lake Day Tour
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Sharm El Sheikh: Premium VIP Yacht Cruise — White Island & Ras Mohammed
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From Sharm: ATV Safari, Parasail, Glass Boat and Watersports
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Sharm El Sheikh: Luxury Boat Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch
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From Sharm: Allah Gate, Earthquake Crack and Mangrove Tour
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Sharm el-Sheikh: Panoramic Glass Bottom Boat Adventure
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Sharm El Sheikh: Parasailing with Optional Banana Boat Ride
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Sharm El Sheikh: Tiran Island Cruise Tour with Intro Dive
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Sharm El Sheikh: Aqua Park Tickets with Transportation
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37°C / 28°C seaHurghada · July
Red Sea snorkeling, diving and desert safaris — sunshine all year.
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33°C / inlandCairo · July
Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo — best in cool months.
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38°C / inlandLuxor · July
Karnak, Valley of the Kings and the Nile — open-air sights ideal under 30°C.
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38°C / 29°C seaMarsa Alam · July
Pristine southern Red Sea reefs, dolphins and remote desert beaches.
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39°C / inlandAswan · July
Philae Temple, Abu Simbel and a felucca on the Nile — winter is paradise.
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Mediterranean history — the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel and the seafront Corniche.
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Ramesses II's twin rock temples above Lake Nasser — Egypt's great southern wonder.
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38°C / 28°C seaDahab · July
Blue Hole, kitesurfing and Bedouin vibes — laid-back coast year-round.
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37°C / 28°C seaEl Gouna · July
Lagoon-side marinas, kitesurfing and upscale dining just 25 km north of Hurghada.
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33°C / inlandGiza · July
The Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum on Cairo's doorstep.
Explore tours32°C / inlandSaint Catherine · July
Sunrise hikes up Mount Sinai and the world's oldest working monastery, high in the mountains.
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37°C / 28°C seaMakadi Bay · July
Family beaches and Orange Bay snorkeling — warm sea most of the year.
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37°C / 28°C seaSoma Bay · July
Luxury peninsula resorts with golf, kitesurfing and calm house reefs.
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37°C / 28°C seaSahl Hasheesh · July
A gated bay of five-star resorts, a long sandy beach and a house reef minutes from shore.
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37°C / 28°C seaSafaga · July
Healing sands, kitesurfing and Cairo day-trips by road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in July?
In July the average air temperature is around 38°C and the sea is about 28°C. Expect roughly 13 hours of sunshine per day and very little rain.
Is July a busy time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
Crowds depend on the destination. Cairo and Luxor are busiest in cool months (Nov–Feb), while the Red Sea resorts stay popular all year.
What should I pack for Egypt in July?
Light cotton layers in cool months, plus a sweater for the desert evenings. In hot months, pack high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, and reef-safe sunblock for snorkeling.
Which destination is best in July?
In July the most-suited destinations are listed above with a 1–5 score. Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh work year-round; Cairo, Luxor and Aswan shine in the cool season.
Are tours cheaper in July?
High season (Christmas, New Year, Easter, Ramadan-adjacent) tends to be priciest. Shoulder months (Mar, May, Sep, Oct) often offer the best price-to-weather ratio.
Things to Do in Sharm El Sheikh in July
July is one of the best (for Red Sea) months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.