December weather forecastLuxor, Egypt

An ancient Karnak temple in Luxor, Egypt An ancient Karnak temple in Luxor, Egypt

December

Weather in December

December in Luxor heralds the winter season with noticeable changes in the city's climatic conditions. The marked drop in temperature creates a cozy winter ambiance and comparatively longer nighttime. The UV index drops further to 5, reducing the intensity of sunlight during the reduced daylight duration of 10.6 hours. The chance of rainfall is trivial, ensuring those clear, crisp winter days remain predominantly dry. Cooling off from November, the temperature profile reduces to between a nippy 7.1C to a warm 24.4C, synchronizing well with festive moods.

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen in Luxor, Egypt, during December, decreasing from 28.9°C (84°F) in November to a still warm 24.4°C (75.9°F). Luxor registers a marked temperature plunge to a frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F) during the cool December nights.

Humidity

December is the most humid month in Luxor, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Luxor, rain does not fall in January through September, November and December.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EET.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during December morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) and a low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F). In November, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

The most humid month in Luxor is December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

In Luxor, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

In Luxor, Egypt, rain does not fall in January through September, November and December.

With an average of 10h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Luxor, the average day length in December is 10h and 34min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:09 pm EET.

January and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Luxor, Egypt, is 9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Luxor, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in December
Luxor, Egypt

  • Average high temperature in December: 24.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°C).

Average humidity in December
Luxor, Egypt

  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in December
Luxor, Egypt

  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Luxor, Egypt

  • Average rainfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August, September and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Luxor, Egypt

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h).

Average UV index in December
Luxor, Egypt

  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).