Sharm El Sheik Weather in April 2027 | Heat and Sea Guide

Sharm el sheik weather in April is hot and bright with a warming sea and lighter wind than winter. This pre-dive briefing on Sharm el sheik weather in April covers the conditions and the hazards and a plan for every hour of the day.

Sharm El Sheikh Weather in April 2027: A Pre-Dive Briefing in Six Parts

Yara gives the same briefing every morning on the dock at seven. Conditions on the surface. Conditions below. Hazards. The plan. She says it in four minutes and then everyone gets on the boat. Nobody has ever asked her to stretch it out. Nobody has ever forgotten what she said.

Yara is a composite built from how experienced dive instructors speak and not a real person. Her format works for a weather guide because April in Sharm El Sheikh is a month of conditions and hazards and plans. The air is hot. The sea is warm enough to enjoy. The wind has softened. The first dust of the spring can arrive without notice. This guide runs the briefing in six parts.

For the travel side of the month see our guide to sharm el sheikh in april. For the nationwide numbers read april temperatures in egypt and for the bigger question read is april a good time to visit egypt. This page stays on the weather.

Briefing Board: Sharm El Sheik Weather in April at a Glance

These are averages and not forecasts. Individual days can run several degrees either way so check a live forecast before you fly. April is warmer than March by about four degrees and the sea has passed 24°C. The fierce heat of summer has not arrived and the cold wind of winter has gone. That is why many travelers rate April weather in Sharm El Sheikh as the best of the year for the sea.

Part 1: Conditions on the Surface

Sharm El Sheikh Temperature in April by Hour

Yara reads the air first because it decides what you wear to the dock. A normal April day looks like this:

The swing between dawn and the afternoon is about nine degrees. That is smaller than in winter and it means one outfit works for most of the day. The Sharm El Sheikh temperature in April rises through the month. Early April sits near 27 or 28°C by day and the last week can reach 31 or 32°C.

Wind decides how warm the afternoon feels. A 30°C afternoon with a steady breeze can feel like 27°C on an open terrace. The same afternoon behind a wall can feel like 33°C. Sharm has more sheltered bays than the open coast to the west and that helps.

Evenings in April

After sunset the air stays warm. Evenings at Naama Bay are comfortable in a t-shirt and the promenade is lively. SOHO Square fills with shows and shops and Old Market is busy and warm. The cold terraces of winter are gone. A thin layer is enough for most people and some need nothing at all. A Turkish Bath session is a relaxing choice at the end of a hot day.

Briefing line: dress for heat and carry a thin layer for the boat.

Part 2: Conditions Below the Surface

Water Temperature in Sharm El Sheikh in April

The sea is the number most visitors check twice. The water temperature in Sharm El Sheikh in April sits at about 24°C. It has recovered from the February low of about 22°C and it is warm enough for a comfortable swim at midday. Water still pulls heat from the body much faster than air does so a long session feels cooler than the number suggests. The sea at Sharm runs about a degree warmer than at Hurghada.

The Red Sea keeps warming through May and June. April is the month when it crosses from cool to comfortable.

Swimming and Snorkeling

A swim at midday is pleasant for most adults and many people stay in for an hour. Early morning swims feel fresh. Children tire sooner than adults and a thin rash vest adds warmth. Browse Swimming for water options. Ask your hotel whether the pool is heated because many are not and some are cool even in April.

Snorkeling works well with a shorty or a rash vest. A boat day to the marine park is comfortable and the ride back in a breeze is the only chilly part. For a dry look at the reef try a Glass Boat or a SeaScope trip.

Diving

The reef does not follow the calendar. Visibility is often good and the sites are as rich in April as in any other month. Visibility can vary from day to day with plankton and surface conditions so ask your centre what to expect. Water at 24°C calls for a thinner suit than in winter. Many divers choose a 3 to 5 mm suit and add a hood or gloves only if they feel the cold. Those are common choices and not rules because cold tolerance varies. Confirm what your dive centre supplies.

April is also a busy month on the dive boats because the water is comfortable and Easter holidays bring visitors. Book early. Browse Diving for trip types and diving holidays egypt for stays built around the reef. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and responsible operators keep their distance from animals.

Briefing line: the sea is warm enough to enjoy and still cool enough to need a rash vest on a long float.

Part 3: Hazards

Yara slows down for this part and every guest listens.

Sun and UV

April sun in Sharm is strong. Skies are clear on almost every day and sunshine lasts about eleven hours. UV is high from mid morning to mid afternoon. The sea breeze hides the heat while the skin takes the sun. Sunburn builds fast on open water and white sand.

Protect yourself:

• Use a high factor reef-safe sunscreen and reapply after swimming.
• Wear a hat and sunglasses and a long-sleeved rash vest on long snorkels.
• Rest in shade from noon to three.
• Drink water at every break because dry air and sun dehydrate you quietly.

Dust and Heat Spikes

April is one of the two peak months for spring dust. A hot dry wind from the south and west that Egyptians call the khamsin usually blows hardest in April and May. When one arrives the sky turns pale and the sun looks white and the temperature can jump by eight to ten degrees in a day.

What it looks like on the coast:

• Haze. Distant views soften and the mountains behind the town fade.
• Heat. An afternoon forecast for 30°C can reach the middle or upper 30s.
• Air. People with breathing sensitivities may feel it and should carry their usual medication.
• Duration. An episode usually lasts one to three days and then clears.

Most visits see one or two such days at most. If one arrives move active plans to the early morning and use the pool and the shade in the afternoon. A hot spike makes the sea feel welcome. Swim in the morning and rest through the worst of the heat. Keep a scarf or a buff in your bag and drink water often. Desert trips can be affected by reduced visibility and dusty tracks so ask your operator whether the plan changes.

Wind and Sea State

The north wind is the other defining feature of Sharm weather and it is usually gentler in April than in winter. Many mornings are calm with a glassy sea. The breeze picks up through the late morning and is steadiest in the afternoon. Strong days still happen and operators decide on the day.

Boats follow the wind. Mornings are calmer than afternoons so book the earliest departure. A Speed Boat outing is more fun in April than in winter because the spray is warm. A slower Boat ride with a covered area suits families. Parasailing is at its best in the calm of the morning.

Briefing line: the hazards in April are sun and dust and not cold.

Part 4: The Plan Hour by Hour

Yara ends the briefing with a plan. Here is the plan she gives guests who want a full day in April:

On a dust day push the boat to the first hour and add an indoor afternoon. On a calm day add a second boat trip or a late afternoon snorkel.

Part 5: The Calendar

The weather in April changes little from week to week except for heat. The calendar changes a great deal. Dates for 2027 depend on school calendars and moon sighting and local announcements so confirm them closer to your trip.

Early April and the Easter Tail

In 2027 Western Easter falls on March 28. Many European school holidays run through the first week or two of April. Hotels and flights from Europe stay busy and boats and dive centres are full. Highs sit near 27 or 28°C and the sea is about 23 or 24°C. After the school break ends demand falls quickly. For spring planning read our post on easter break egypt and browse Easter Egypt Tour Packages and egypt easter holiday. For the resort option see easter holiday sharm el sheikh.

Mid April

The middle of the month is usually the calmest and best value of the season. Highs reach about 29 or 30°C and the sea passes 24°C. Schools have returned and the beaches are quieter. Dust episodes become more likely.

Late April and Sinai Liberation Day

The last week is the warmest with highs near 31 or 32°C and nights near 20 or 21°C. April 25 is Sinai Liberation Day and it is a public holiday in Egypt. Domestic visitors travel to Sinai and some hotels fill for the long weekend. Egypt is also expected to move its clocks forward at the very end of April so evenings will feel longer after that. Confirm the exact date closer to your trip.

Orthodox and Coptic Easter falls on May 2 in 2027 and the Egyptian spring festival of Sham El Nessim follows on May 3. Those dates fall just after April ends but travel demand from Eastern Europe and from Egyptian families can lift late April bookings. For the next month see egypt holidays may.

Part 6: Sites and Day Trips

Ras Mohammed and Tiran

April is a prime month for the marine park boats. Ras Mohammed at the tip of the peninsula and Tiran Island in the straits are the classic targets. Seas are generally calmer than in winter and crossings are smoother. Operators still decide on the day depending on wind and swell. Take sun protection and a hat and a long-sleeved layer for the open deck. Book the earliest departure.

Mount Sinai in April

The mountains are the one place in Sharm weather where April still feels cool. Jabal Mousa and St. Catherine’s Monastery sit high in the southern Sinai mountains. The pickup is long before dawn and the climb starts in the dark. Nights at altitude are much milder than in winter but the summit can still be cold near sunrise and wind chill adds to it. Pack a warm layer and a hat and sturdy shoes. The sunrise is worth the effort.

Desert and Canyon

Midday in the desert is hot in April so tours start early or late. A Quad Bike ride or a Buggy Ride or a Jeep trip or a full Safari is best at sunrise or sunset. A Camel Ride at sunset is pleasant and the ride back is warm. The full range sits under Egypt Desert Safari Tours. Some itineraries include the Colored Canyon as a long day trip and a short run to the border town of Taba can fill a day.

Heavy rain in the mountains is very unlikely in April but flash floods are still possible in dry riverbeds in rare years. Responsible operators cancel when conditions look wrong. Follow their call. Browse Sharm El Sheikh Tours for activities.

April Weather in Sharm El Sheikh Against March and May

April is a hinge month. The sea warms and the air heats up and the dust arrives.

For the earlier month see egypt holidays march. For the whole season read egypt holidays in april and compare it with egypt holidays may if you are weighing spring against early summer. For the winter picture see egypt winter holidays.

Where Else to Check the April Weather

If you are comparing coasts read hurghada in april and weather in april in hurghada egypt. Hurghada is a degree or two cooler and has more variety and stronger wind. For quieter reefs further south read marsa alam weather in april and browse Marsa Alam Trips. Activities in Hurghada sit under Hurghada Tours and Excursions.

If you want culture as well as the sea consider a split trip. April is hot in the south so temples are best at dawn. For Luxor read weather in luxor egypt in april. For the capital read cairo egypt weather in april and cairo in april. To plan a river trip read nile cruise in april and browse the Nile Cruise overview. To combine a river and the Red Sea see nile cruise and sharm el sheikh holiday and egypt multi centre holidays and egypt two centre holidays.

Where to Stay in April

Three questions matter more in April than in winter:

1. Is the pool shaded or cool enough for the hottest hours?
2. Is there a house reef or a short boat ride to the sites you want?
3. Does the room have strong air conditioning?

For stay formats see red sea holidays egypt. Families can look at egypt family holidays and couples at couples holidays in egypt. Adults who want a quiet stay can see egypt holidays adults only and higher comfort stays sit under 5 star egypt holidays and luxury egypt holidays.

Prices and Crowds

Rates follow the school calendar more than the weather.

• Early April. The Easter tail. Rates are high and boats are full.
• Mid April. Usually the best value of the season for the water.
• Late April. Rates rise slightly with Sinai Liberation Day and early May demand.

If your dates are flexible aim for the middle of the month. Compare package formats under Egypt Tour Packages. For a tighter budget see cheap egypt holidays.

Prices on Bastet Travel exclude international flights and customer service can help you book those.

What to Pack

Light layers with sun protection first:

• Light shirts and shorts for the hot hours.
• A thin layer for the boat and the evening.
• Swimwear plus a robe or large towel for the ride back.
• A long-sleeved rash vest for sun protection on long snorkels.
• Reef-safe sunscreen and a hat and sunglasses.
• A scarf or buff for dust.
• Closed shoes for desert days and sandals for the resort.
• A warm layer and a hat if you plan a Mount Sinai sunrise.
• A refillable water bottle and lip balm.

The Buddy Check

Every dive starts with a buddy check. Two people face each other and run through five points out loud. Nobody skips it because it takes thirty seconds and it has saved more trips than any forecast.

So here is the buddy check for an April week in Sharm. Say it with your travel partner and send us the answers:

• S for season. Which part of April do you want? Easter tail or mid month or the last week.
• H for heat. How well do you handle hot afternoons? Rate it from one to three.
• A for activity. What matters most? The reef or the desert or the mountain or rest.
• R for rest. Do you want a spare day with nothing booked?
• M for money. What is your budget per person excluding flights?

Send the five answers to Bastet Travel on WhatsApp. We will reply with a hotel area and a boat plan and a week that avoids the busiest days.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharm El Sheik Weather in April

What is Sharm El Sheik weather in April?

Hot and sunny with highs near 29°C and nights near 19°C. The sea is about 24°C. Rain is close to zero and the wind is often lighter than in winter.

What is the Sharm El Sheikh temperature in April at night?

Around 19°C on average and a little warmer late in the month. Evenings are comfortable in a t-shirt.

What is the water temperature in Sharm El Sheikh in April?

About 24°C. That is warm enough for a comfortable swim at midday and a long snorkel with a rash vest.

Is Sharm El Sheikh too hot in April?

Not usually. Afternoons are hot but the sea and the shade make it comfortable. A dust wind can push the temperature into the middle or upper 30s for a day or two.

Does it rain in Sharm El Sheik in April?

Almost never. Many Aprils pass without any rain. A flash flood inland is very unlikely.

Is April a good month for diving in Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes. Visibility is often good and the sea is warmer than in March. Wear a 3 to 5 mm suit and book early because Easter holidays fill the boats.

What is the weather in Egypt Sharm El Sheikh in April for Easter?

Warm and bright with a sea near 23 or 24°C in early April. In 2027 Western Easter falls on March 28 so the school holidays run into the first days of April. Book early for those dates.