December weather forecast
Alexandria, Egypt

December concludes the year with substantially low temperatures and a palpable rise in rainfall. A surge in precipitation is recorded from 9mm (0.35") in November to 53mm (2.09") in December, making it a particularly wet month. The city adorns a wintry look, with moderately cool days and chilly nights. The lesser hours of sunshine during the day indicate the proper arrival of winter. As Alexandria rolls into the new year, the quiet winter chill continues to dominate the cityscape.

Temperature

December is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F) in November to a pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F). During December, Alexandria witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 68%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, Egypt, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Alexandria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.8 days and collects up to 196mm (7.72") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Alexandria, in December, the average water temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water that is 20.3°C (68.5°F). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as the water temperature dips under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of December, in Alexandria, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:08 pm EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Alexandria is 6.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.