Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Egypt in December
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
8h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Egypt with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December22°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December8mm average rain
December is close to Egypt's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December8 hours average sun
December is one of the less sunny months locally, though average sunshine is still strong by holiday standards.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December13°C average sea
December is below Egypt's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December64 weather score
December scores below Egypt's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
