Hurghada weather in December (Red Sea, Egypt)

What can you expect from the weather in Hurghada during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Hurghada, December is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Hurghada in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 0 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Hurghada. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hurghada climate page with graphs.

 

Hurghada, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 51%  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Egypt in December

Find out more about the weather in Egypt in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Hurghada in December?

For visitors traveling to Hurghada, 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. With a water temperature of around 23°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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