Hurghada

Red Sea Weather in December

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

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Hurghada Abu Dabab Al-Qusayr Marsa Alam City

Thinking about venturing to Red Sea, Egypt this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Red Sea in December

Red Sea, Egypt is a region in Egypt. December in Red Sea generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Port Ghalib to 24°C (75°F) in Marsa Alam City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Marsa Alam City and 11°C (52°F) in Port Ghalib.

To explore the conditions in Red Sea, Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) in Hurghada.

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Hurghada sees around 248 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Red Sea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Red Sea - 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) July34°C (93°F) This monthAugust34°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 Red Sea in December

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

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 Red Sea

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

Temperature range in Red Sea (December)

Precipitation variation in Red Sea (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 →

Abu Dabab

In December Abu Dabab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Abu Dabab →

Al-Qusayr

In December Al-Qusayr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Al-Qusayr →

Marsa Alam City

In December Marsa Alam City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Marsa Alam City →

Coraya Bay

In December Coraya Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°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)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Coraya Bay →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Abu Dabab 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Al-Qusayr 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Marsa Alam City 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Coraya Bay 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Safaga 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)

Red Sea weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Red Sea, Egypt in December?

December in Red Sea, 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 Red Sea, Egypt in December?

Hurghada averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

Does Red Sea, Egypt get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Hurghada averages just 1.4 mm (0.1 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Red Sea, Egypt.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Red Sea, Egypt?

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

On average, the best time to visit Red Sea, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally 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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