Sharm El Sheikh weather in December (South Sinai, Egypt)

Wondering what the weather is like in Sharm El Sheikh during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Sharm El Sheikh during December, which means high temperatures and almost no rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Sharm El Sheikh in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.9 mm for the month. Typically around a single day days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 247 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sharm El Sheikh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1.9 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 46%  

Sunshine 247 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 80%  

Where to go in Egypt in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Sharm El Sheikh, 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 25°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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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