Cairo weather in December (Cairo Governate, Egypt)
Interested in knowing the climate of Cairo in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
The weather in Cairo is usually perfect in December, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.
Precipitation
Cairo in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Cairo. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cairo climate page with graphs.
Cairo, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
11°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
9%
Precipitation
3 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
61%
Windspeed
11 km/h
Sunshine
198 hours
Percentage Sunshine
62%
Where to go in Egypt in December
Find out more about the weather in Egypt and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Cairo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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