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Egypt Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Egypt in December.

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Hurghada Luxor Cairo Sharm El Sheikh

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 to Expect in Egypt in December

December in Egypt generally has temperatures that range from mild 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 mild in Saint Catherine at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Aswan at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Aswan and 6°C (43°F) in Saint Catherine.

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 (0 in) to moderate rainfall in Ras El Bar with 33 mm (1.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Hurghada enjoys about 248 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Egypt by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Egypt - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hurghada)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April27°C (81°F) May31°C (88°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October30°C (86°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Egypt in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Egypt.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Egypt

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Egypt?

Temperature range in Egypt (December)

Precipitation variation in Egypt (December)

Hurghada

In December Hurghada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
248 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hurghada →

Cairo

In December Cairo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
198 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.9 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cairo →

Sharm El Sheikh

In December Sharm El Sheikh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
247 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

Luxor

In December Luxor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Luxor →

Dahab

In December Dahab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
237 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dahab →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Egypt in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Luxor 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Cairo 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Sharm El Sheikh 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Dahab 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Alexandria 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Egypt weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in December?

December in Egypt brings excellent weather. In Hurghada, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Egypt in December?

In Hurghada, the average daytime high in December is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

Does Egypt get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Egypt during December, with Hurghada averaging close to 1.4 mm (0.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Egypt?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Egypt. Typically, the climate in Hurghada is excellent.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide excellent weather in Hurghada. On the other hand, the months of July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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