Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sharm El Sheikh, 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
December4mm average rain
December is close to Sharm El Sheikh's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December8.1 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
December25°C average sea
December is below Sharm El Sheikh's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December71 weather score
December scores below Sharm El Sheikh's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to May and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
