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Cairo Governate Weather in December

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

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Cairo Luxor

Planning a trip to Cairo Governate, Egypt this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cairo Governate in December

Cairo Governate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. December in Cairo Governate generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Cairo to 24°C (75°F) in Luxor. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Luxor and 11°C (52°F) in Cairo.

For specific regional insights in Cairo Governate, Egypt, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3 mm (0.1 in) in Cairo.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cairo sees close to 198 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Cairo Governate in December

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

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 Cairo Governate

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

Temperature range in Cairo Governate (December)

Precipitation variation in Cairo Governate (December)

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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cairo →

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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Luxor →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cairo Governate, in Egypt.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairo 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Luxor 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)

Cairo Governate weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cairo Governate, Egypt in December?

Cairo Governate, Egypt typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Cairo average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cairo Governate, Egypt in December?

Average temperatures in Cairo Governate, Egypt during December range from a nighttime low near 11°C (52°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Cairo.

Does Cairo Governate, Egypt get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Cairo Governate, Egypt. Cairo averages only about 3 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cairo Governate, Egypt?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Cairo Governate, Egypt with overall perfect weather in Cairo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cairo. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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