Weather Lowdown
While November is one of the cooler months of the year in Shark's Bay, Egypt, the weather is still prime for your Egyptian Holiday. November sees the average temperatures, average highs and lows, average sea temperature, average sunshine hours and average rainfall all decrease from the previous months.
The average temperature for November is 22°C (72°F). Average highs get to 27°C (81°F) which are usually seen the first ten days of the month as after November 11th daily highs can fall to 26°C (78°F). Average lows go down to 17°C (63°F) which are mostly experienced the last ten days of the month as the first half of the month sees daily lows get to 22°C (71°F). October as a whole experiences falling daily highs with only one day in ten going over 33°C (91°F) or going under 23°C (73°F). Daily lows only go under 15°C (59°F) or over 24°C (75°F) every one in ten days.
The average rainfall for November is 1mm. This is a 1mm drop from October and this total is also seen in January, March, April and May.
The average humidity for November is 44% and ranges from 28%, considered dry, to 60%, considered mildly humid. The humidity rarely goes under 19%, considered dry, or goes above 72%, considered humid. The end of the month is the most likely to be the least humid while the beginning of the month is the most likely to be most humid.
The wind speed in November varies from 3mph, light breeze, to 18mph, fresh breeze. The first week of November is most likely to have the highest wind speeds while the last couple days of the month are most likely to have the lowest wind speeds. The wind direction blows out of the north most often and out of the southwest least often.
The average sunshine hours continues its downward trend with November seeing 9 hours of average sunshine. This is the second lowest amount for the year which is also experienced in February. As the month goes on daily sunshine slowly decreases with the beginning of the month seeing highest amount of daily sunshine.
The average sea temperature for November is 25°C (77°F). This is the fourth highest average sea temperature for the year but will continue to go down as winter goes into effect.
Where to stay
A top choice for families is the Aqua Blu Sharm. This resort was built within the largest aqua park in the area. There are 533 rooms, which include double, triple and four bedded options. All rooms include panoramic views, air conditioning, satellite television, safe box and mini bar.
Those looking for a relaxing getaway with a home away from home feeling should check in to Xperience St. George Homestay. There are 262 guest rooms that all have a private balcony or terrace. There are two restaurants, two bars and a shisha lounge. You will be relaxing the day away at one of the two pools while your kids enjoy the kids' pool or kids' club.
A great option for your Shark's Bay holiday is the Hilton Sharm El Sheikh Fayrouz Resort. This resort offers bungalow style guest rooms that overlook the beach or beautiful gardens. There are three restaurants and five bars in the hotel that offer international cuisine. Some of the recreational activities available include a fitness room, playground, video arcade, four outdoor pools and private beach with access to water activities.
For a more intimate experience, check out the Iberotel Lido. This boutique hotel is right on the Red Sea and boasts a rooftop pool with a view that is unmatched. There are 76 rooms that have air conditioning, satellite television, room safe, mini bar and a balcony with sea view. There are three restaurants and two bars available with options for an all-inclusive stay.
Things to do
A great way to be active and get familiar with your surroundings is to book a tour with Blackjack Bike in Sharm el Sheikh. They provide guided tours as well as mountain bike training for those interested. Tours are offered in the Ras Mohamed National Park, the Nabq Nature Reserve, in Dahab and around Sharm el Sheikh. Running and muscle training is also offered as a way of cross-training complementing the mountain bike riding.
Everyone comes to Shark's Bay with the intention to dive or learn to dive, but why not try your hand at kite surfing. GP Kite offers you an unforgettable kite surfing holiday and is suitable for beginners to experts. With a unique way to teach you to kite surf, everything you need to learn will be provided. There is even a mental training aspect that will help refine your skills and become a member of the kite surfing community. For those slightly more advanced there are options for kite trips, which will have you in unique kite spots, provide accommodation as well as meals.
Eating & drinking out
For a tasty burger head to Laziz Burgers in Dahab. This hole in the wall provides a simple atmosphere with great burgers available at value prices. You are able to tweak your burger to your liking with the ingredients on offer, which are very fresh and grilled to your liking. The burgers themselves are large and come with chips, great for a quick stop.
A fun night out is pretty much guaranteed at The Tavern Bar in Naama Bay. You'll find a relaxed atmosphere and English dishes. They show all the football and rugby matches as well as karaoke. Don't miss the Sunday carvery, which should be booked a few days prior to ensure you get a table.
