Egypt weather in December
Planning a journey to Egypt this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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.
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. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 248 hours of sunshine in Hurghada. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Egypt, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Egypt's yearly weather, check out our Egypt climate page.
Where to go in Egypt in December
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Average weather in 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.
Average weather in 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.
Average weather in 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.
Average weather in 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.
Average weather in 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 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.
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