All Countries
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
South Sinai · Egypt
Sharm el-Sheikh is a mid-size city in South Sinai, Egypt with a population of 38,478. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Discover Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh, alternatively rendered Sharm el-Sheikh or Charm el Sheikh, is an Egyptian city located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in South Sinai Governorate, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea in Asia. Its population is approximately 77,000 as of 2017. Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt's South Sinai Governorate, which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, St. Catherine and Mount Sinai.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,478 |
| Population Density | 137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.9158°, 34.3300° |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| State / Province | South Sinai |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.2 inches (6 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh is a mid-size city in Egypt (South Sinai) with a population of 38,478. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.
Climate in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (34.1°C), the coldest is Jan (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 12 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above Egypt avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 281.6 sq mi (729.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.9158°N, 34.3300°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | GULF OF ELAT-AQABA | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 111 km |
| 1969 | GULF OF SUEZ | Earthquake | — | 2 | 40 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
Sharm el-Sheikh has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 61°F in January to 88°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sharm el-Sheikh
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| King International University Salmaa | University | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sharm el-Sheikh
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Sharm el-Sheikh
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Tut Museum | ||||
| Sharm El-Sheikh Miseum |
Libraries in Sharm el-Sheikh
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh
200 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sharm el-Sheikh
85 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sharm el-Sheikh
19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sharm el-Sheikh
7 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sharm el-Sheikh
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Sharm el-Sheikh
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sharm el-Sheikh
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sharm el-Sheikh
7 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sharm el-Sheikh
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sharm el-Sheikh
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sharm el-Sheikh
8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sharm el-Sheikh
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Sharm el-Sheikh
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sharm el-Sheikh
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | Large Airport |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | Large Airport |
| At Tur Airport | ELT | Small Airport |
| El Gouna Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Gouna Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tiran Island Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Sharm el-Sheikh
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| FedEx | |
| Postal service center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sharm el-Sheikh
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of All Saints Who Live in Heaven | |
| Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mary and St. Mina | |
| Rahman mosque | |
| Sahaba Mosque | |
| Sayyidat As-Salam Church |
Explore Near Sharm el-Sheikh
Quick Facts
🇪🇬 About Egypt
Public Holidays in Egypt
7 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Sharm el-Sheikh.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Sharm el-Sheikh
What is the population of Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh has a population of 38,478 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 281.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.2 inches.