Weather in December in Egypt
Considering a trip to Egypt this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Egypt in December?
December in Egypt generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Marsa Matruh at 20°C to warm in Aswan at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Aswan and 13°C in Marsa Matruh.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Egypt, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Abu Simbel with an average of 0 mm to moderate rainfall in Ras El Bar with 33 mm.Average sunshine
The city Hurghada usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Egypt climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Egypt?
Hurghada
In December Hurghada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cairo
In December Cairo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sharm El Sheikh
In December Sharm El Sheikh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Luxor
In December Luxor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Dahab
In December Dahab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Egypt.
Is December the best time to visit Egypt?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Egypt. Typically, the climate in Hurghada is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Hurghada.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Egypt.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Egypt? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Egypt.
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