Weather lowdown
As spring gets underway in Sharm el-Sheikh the temperatures rise, but the day-to-day weather is rarely excessively hot. The daytime temperature typically reaches a high of 25°C around mid-March, though the average is a degree or two higher than that towards the end of the month. The temperature typically falls only to 16°C at night, and temperatures are often conducive to staying out late into the evenings. Temperatures also rarely deviate from the long-term average values by more than a few degrees.
The long-term average rainfall for March is 1mm, but most Marches pass by without any measurable rain, so a typical holiday at Sharm el-Sheikh will remain dry throughout. There is an average of 310 hours of bright sunshine, exactly ten hours per day, during March, and many days feature largely unbroken sunshine. The average sea temperature is at its lowest during February and March but still holds up at a relatively warm 21°C, which is conducive to water-based fun.
On rare occasions sandstorms may occur in association with the khamsin wind, which are most likely late in the month, but are less common in the Sinai region than in most other parts of Egypt.
Coral Sea Aqua Club
There are many good accommodation options around Sharm el-Sheikh, although there are also some less reliable ones, so visitors need to choose wisely. The Coral Sea Aqua Club at Nabq Bay is relatively inexpensive, and boasts many and varied amenities and an on-site water park.
Cleopatra Luxury Resort
The Cleopatra Luxury Resort, while fairly expensive, provides relaxing children and some good spa pools and a kids club.
Nabq Bay
Nabq Bay is a protected area, and many species of flora and fauna, as well as spectacular coral reefs, flourish here. There are large, mostly man-made beaches ideal for relaxing sunbathing. A wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants and entertainment centres lie just a little way inland from the Bay. There are also good diving and snorkelling opportunities in the area- for example there are many old shipwrecks close to the coastline.
Ras Mohammaed National Park
To the south of Sharm el-Sheikh lies the Ras Mohammed National Park, which boasts some spectacular reefs and fish species just off the coast. These are best enjoyed by booking guided diving and snorkelling trips into the area. Alternatively, visitors can just relax and sunbathe at a choice of beaches, of which the Main Beach is the most popular, though correspondingly, also the most likely to be crowded.
Eating and drinking out
Zigolini a la Carte Restaurant
For those who like Italian cuisine, head to Zigolini a la Carte Restaurant situated in the Jolie Ville Resort & Casino near the Naama promenade, which offers high quality Italian food and good views over the promenade.
Things to do
Aqua Blu Water Park
For those who like water sports, they also provide trips to see dolphin shows and to the nearby Aqua Blu Water Park, which offers a wide range of slides and swimming pools.
