Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Red Sea, Saudi Arabia in December
Weather score81Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
9mm
Sun
8h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
81
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Red Sea, Saudi Arabia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December26°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Red Sea's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December9mm average rain
December is close to Red Sea'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 monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is below Red Sea's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December81 weather score
December scores below Red Sea's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to May and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
