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When to book Sharm El Sheikh
The cheapest time to go is January 2027, at around £105 per person per night with highs of 22°C.
Cheapest month
January 2027
£105/night typical
Book ahead
1–4 weeks
before departure
Hottest month
40°C
August
Hotels tracked
82
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Month-by-month prices
Typical price per person per night for Sharm El Sheikh, by departure month
- Low
- Mid
- High
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| Month | Typical | From | Hotels | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | £153 | £47 | 37 | Mid |
| November 2026 | £116 | £50 | 73 | Low |
| December 2026 | £128 | £46 | 81 | Low |
| January 2027 | £105 | £48 | 80 | Low |
| February 2027 | £112 | £51 | 79 | Low |
| March 2027 | £129 | £55 | 78 | Low |
| April 2027 | £137 | £62 | 78 | Low |
| May 2027 | £153 | £71 | 72 | Mid |
| June 2027 | £155 | £74 | 71 | Mid |
| July 2027 | £177 | £81 | 70 | High |
| August 2027 | £181 | £80 | 71 | High |
| September 2027 | £164 | £78 | 70 | Mid |
| October 2027 | £184 | £91 | 69 | High |
Seasons at a glance
High: at least 15% above a typical month. Low: at least 10% below. Mid: in between.
November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027, March 2027, April 2027
October 2026, May 2027, June 2027, September 2027
July 2027, August 2027, October 2027
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Book 1–4 weeks before departure for the lowest price
About 4% cheaper than booking in the last week. Based on 16,660 holidays in Sharm El Sheikh, checked 22 Jul 2026 – 24 Oct 2026, covering 0–11 weeks ahead. An early estimate that sharpens as data builds.
Price vs. how far ahead you book
Price index by weeks before departure (100 = average), Sharm El Sheikh. Shaded: the cheapest window.
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| Weeks before | Price index | vs. average | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100.6 | 1% above average | 952 |
| 1 | 96.3 | 4% below average | 2247 |
| 2 | 96.7 | 3% below average | 3045 |
| 3 | 96.4 | 4% below average | 3663 |
| 4 | 97.2 | 3% below average | 4093 |
| 5 | 98.6 | 1% below average | 4258 |
| 6 | 99.1 | 1% below average | 4207 |
| 7 | 99.2 | 1% below average | 4149 |
| 8 | 100.9 | 1% above average | 3968 |
| 9 | 102.4 | 2% above average | 3359 |
| 10 | 105.7 | 6% above average | 1665 |
| 11 | 107.6 | 8% above average | 356 |
Cheapest hotels right now
- Jaz Neo Sharks Bay Hotel
3.5TripAdvisor 4.410 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · First Choice
Check price£69 /night
£484 pp total
- Old Vic Resort Sharm
TripAdvisor 4.413 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · TUI
Check price£79 /night
£556 pp total
- Oriental Rivoli Hotel & Spa
TripAdvisor 4.113 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · TUI
Check price£80 /night
£559 pp total
- VIE Palma Di Sharm Resort and Aqua Park
TripAdvisor 4.213 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · TUI
Check price£81 /night
£568 pp total
- Aurora Oriental Resort
4TripAdvisor 4.413 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · First Choice
Check price£81 /night
£570 pp total
Prices as last checked, per person, 2 adults sharing, all inclusive with bags and transfers. They change often, so confirm on the operator's site.
Average daytime high
Sharm El Sheikh, monthly average of daily highs, 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo)
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| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1°C | 12.4°C | 0.7 | 9.8 |
| February | 23.7°C | 13.6°C | 0.9 | 10.1 |
| March | 27.0°C | 16.3°C | 0.7 | 11.2 |
| April | 31.4°C | 20.6°C | 0.4 | 11.9 |
| May | 35.7°C | 24.5°C | 0.3 | 12.7 |
| June | 38.7°C | 27.3°C | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| July | 39.7°C | 28.5°C | 0.0 | 13.0 |
| August | 39.8°C | 29.0°C | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| September | 37.8°C | 27.5°C | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| October | 33.6°C | 23.8°C | 0.4 | 10.9 |
| November | 28.4°C | 19.1°C | 0.6 | 10.4 |
| December | 24.2°C | 14.8°C | 0.4 | 9.7 |
Per person per night, 2 adults sharing, all inclusive, incl. 2 hold bags and transfers (like-for-like). Updated 24 Oct 2026.