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Visiting Sharm el-Sheikh in July

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Visiting Sharm el-Sheikh in July

# Sharm el-Sheikh in July: What You’re Actually Getting Into

Let’s be straight with you: July in Sharm el-Sheikh is *hot*. Not “oh how lovely and warm” hot. We’re talking 38-42°C on a regular afternoon, with the kind of dry, relentless heat that makes walking between your hotel and the pool feel like a genuine achievement. Rainfall is essentially zero — this is the Sinai Desert, and July is about as bone-dry as it gets. You will not need an umbrella. You will need approximately four times the sunscreen you think you need.

So what’s it actually like? The resort bubble operates pretty much as normal. Naama Bay restaurants are open, dive shops are running trips, the Red Sea is warm and incredibly clear, and the coral is spectacular. If you’re an underwater person, honestly the diving and snorkelling in July is genuinely excellent — visibility is great and the sea temperature sits around 27-28°C, which is bathwater-comfortable.

Crowds are a mixed picture. It’s European summer holiday season, so you’ll find plenty of Russian, Eastern European and Gulf tourists around. It’s not shoulder-season quiet, but Sharm is built for volume, so it rarely feels chaotic. Prices reflect the demand — expect to pay more than you would in autumn.

The honest question is whether you *should* go. If you’re planning on actually exploring — walking around Old Market, spending time outside during the day — July will punish you. Most sensible visitors adopt a strict routine: beach or water activities before 11am, indoors or pool from noon until late afternoon, dinner and nightlife after dark when it becomes genuinely pleasant. If that rhythm works for you, fine.

This is a great month for serious divers, people who specifically want intense heat, and anyone whose only holiday window is July. It’s a tough sell for families with young children or anyone who wants to do much beyond a sun-and-sea holiday.

**Practical tip:** Book accommodation with a good pool *and* direct beach access. When it’s this hot, you want options and you don’t want to walk far to find them.

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