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Thinking of visiting Aswan in December? Expect high temperatures reaching 26°C (79°F) during the day, dropping to 13°C (55°F) at night, with minimal rainfall.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February and December typically offer the best weather for Aswan.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Aswan - and find the best time to visit.
48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Aswan typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 26°C (79°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 11°C (52°F) to 14°C (57°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Aswan spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Aswan between 2014 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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