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South Sinai Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to South Sinai, Egypt this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Sinai in December

South Sinai, Egypt is a region in Egypt. December in South Sinai generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with almost no precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Saint Catherine at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Sharm El Sheikh at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Sharm El Sheikh and 6°C (43°F) in Saint Catherine.

To explore the conditions in South Sinai, Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.9 mm (0.1 in) in Sharm El Sheikh.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Sharm El Sheikh enjoys approximately 247 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore South Sinai by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Sinai — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sharm El Sheikh)

January23°C (73°F) February24°C (75°F) March27°C (81°F) April30°C (86°F) May34°C (93°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly37°C (99°F) August38°C (100°F) September36°C (97°F) October33°C (91°F) November28°C (82°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Sinai in December

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

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 South Sinai

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

Temperature range in South Sinai (December)

Precipitation variation in South Sinai (December)

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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

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 perfect 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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dahab →

Nuweiba

In December Nuweiba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
237 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Nuweiba →

Ras Sedr

In December Ras Sedr generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ras Sedr →

Taba

In December Taba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
217 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taba →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
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)
Nuweiba 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)
Ras Sedr 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Taba 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Saint Catherine 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 3.2 mm (0.1 in)

South Sinai weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Sinai, Egypt in December?

December in South Sinai, Egypt brings perfect weather. In Sharm El Sheikh, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in South Sinai, Egypt in December?

Daytime temperatures in Sharm El Sheikh peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in December, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does South Sinai, Egypt get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in South Sinai, Egypt during December, with Sharm El Sheikh averaging close to 1.9 mm (0.1 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit South Sinai, Egypt?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to South Sinai, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Sharm El Sheikh is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit South Sinai, Egypt is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Sharm El Sheikh. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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