December weather forecast
Egypt

December in Egypt signals the heart of the mild winter season, characterized by significant reductions in temperature and increased precipitation, particularly along the Mediterranean coast. The climatic conditions during this month make it one of the most comfortable and preferred periods for tourists and locals.

In the northern regions, including Cairo and the Mediterranean coast, temperatures continue to drop. Cairo's average low temperatures descend to 10.6°C (51.1°F), while average high temperatures lower to approximately 20.6°C (69.1°F). The Mediterranean Sea's influence causes the coastal regions to experience slightly cooler temperatures than inland areas.

Rainfall reaches its peak in December, especially along the Mediterranean coast. Cities such as Alexandria experience the highest humidity levels of the year, resulting in the wettest conditions the country sees annually. These conditions contrast sharply with the arid and hot characteristics of Egypt's summer.

The Sinai Peninsula, including high-altitude areas like Mount Catherine, remains largely unaffected by frost or snowfall. In the southern cities of Aswan and Luxor, peak daytime temperatures hover around 27.2°C (81°F), providing a pleasant contrast to the sweltering summer heat experienced in these regions.

Seawater temperatures in December remain suitable for beach activities, albeit cooler. On the Red Sea coast, popular destinations such as Sharm El Sheikh record seawater temperatures varying from 23.3°C (73.9°F) to 24.4°C (75.9°F). The Mediterranean Sea, particularly around Alexandria, presents colder seawater temperatures, ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 20.6°C (69.1°F).

December, compared to November, experiences a substantial drop in temperature, and the humidity levels continue to increase, reaching their peak for the year. The following month, January, will maintain similar climatic conditions with cool temperatures and higher precipitation levels, continuing the winter trend.

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• Cairo - December »
  The month with the most rainfall in Cairo is December, when the rain falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Cairo, Egypt, in December, during 2.8 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Alexandria - December »
  In Alexandria, Egypt, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Alexandria with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
• Giza - December »
  The month with the least sunshine in Giza is December, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine. The months with the highest humidity in Giza are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.
• Port Said - December »
  December in Port Said heralds the arrival of winter, characterized by the coolest temperatures of the year and the shortest days, averaging at around 10.1 hours of daylight. December has the shortest days of the year in Port Said, Egypt, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.
• Suez - December »
  As the days grow shortest in terms of daylight, December brings out the twinkling city lights a bit earlier, painting a picturesque view of Suez. With an average relative humidity of 60%, December is the most humid month in Suez, Egypt.
• Luxor - December »
  In Luxor, Egypt, rain does not fall in January through September, November and December. December is the most humid month in Luxor, with an average relative humidity of 57%.
• Asyut - December »
  January and December, with an average relative humidity of 52%, are most humid months in Asyut, Egypt. The month with the lowest UV index in Asyut is December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Ismailia - December »
  With an average relative humidity of 60%, December is the most humid month in Ismailia. In Ismailia in December, during 0.5 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Zagazig - December »
  On the last day of December, in Zagazig, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:03 pm EET. In Zagazig, the beginning of December is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) to a refreshing 19.8°C (67.6°F).
• Aswan - December »
  The most humid month in Aswan is December, with an average relative humidity of 42%. January through April, June, July, September, November and December are months without rainfall in Aswan, Egypt.
• Damietta - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Damietta is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight. On the first day of December in Damietta sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 4:49 pm.
• Minya - December »
  The most humid month in Minya is December, with an average relative humidity of 67%. With an average relative humidity of 67%, December is the most humid month in Minya.