Your December weather guide
WarmWeather in Hurghada in December
Yes - Hurghada in December suits a UK traveller after warm days and a swimmable sea, rather than strong summer heat. Daytime highs average around 22°C, the sea is around 24°C, and nights fall to about 15°C. It is a good fit for spending time outdoors without intense heat, but pack a layer for evenings. Go expecting comfortable daytime warmth, not reliably hot sunbathing weather.
Long-term climate averages for Hurghada, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Hurghada, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Hurghada.
- Average daytime high
- 21.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 12°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +14.1°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sea temperature
- 24.3°C
- year to year: 23°C to 25°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.2h
- 80% of 10.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days over 25°C
- 9%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 29.3°C
- 2020-12-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- 8.3°C
- 1991-12-29
- Flight from London
- ≈ 5 h 36 min
- 3894 km, mid-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How December compares
December is the 10th warmest month of the year in Hurghada and ranks 46th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Egypt it is 3rd of 4 (Egypt in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Hurghada is 14.1°C warmer by day and 12.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Hurghada peaks at 21.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 12 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.0°C; one night in ten drops to 12.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 29.3°C (2020-12-14) and the coldest night 8.3°C (1991-12-29).
Rain in December
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 2010 with 30 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 53%.
Sea temperature in December
The sea averages 24.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.4°C to 24.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:27 and sets about 16:53 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 21%.
Is December a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Hurghada on our scoring are April, May, October; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.
Warm enough for light clothes, but not a hot-weather guarantee
December's daytime warmth should suit you if you prefer being outdoors without very hot afternoons. Light clothes are a sensible starting point during the day, with a jumper or jacket ready as temperatures fall towards evening. The catch is that genuinely hot days are uncommon: only 9% reach 25°C. That makes December less convincing if your main aim is to lie in strong heat throughout your holiday. Cooler nights also deserve attention, with the coldest 10% falling to 12.4°C or below. Pack for that possibility rather than assuming daytime clothes will keep you comfortable when sitting outside after dark.
A good month for swimming and time outside
The sea is a strong reason to consider December: at an average of 24.3°C, it is warm enough for swimming, even though the air is less summery. The year-to-year sea temperature range is 23°C to 25°C, so swimming is a reasonable plan rather than an optimistic extra. Sunshine averages about 8.2 hours within 10.3 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope for time outside, although sunshine throughout every day is not guaranteed. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans. Make the most of the daylight for swimming and relaxing outdoors, then have warmer clothes ready for the evening.
A little perspective
Hurghada through the year
December is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.2°C | 13.2°C | 23.0°C | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 2% |
| February | 21.4°C | 14.1°C | 22.2°C | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9% |
| March | 23.9°C | 16.3°C | 22.1°C | 9.9 | 2 | 0 | 35% |
| Aprilbest | 27.2°C | 19.5°C | 22.8°C | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | 82% |
| Maybest | 30.6°C | 23.0°C | 24.5°C | 11.2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| June | 33.1°C | 25.6°C | 25.9°C | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| July | 34.2°C | 27.1°C | 27.6°C | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 34.5°C | 27.5°C | 28.4°C | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 32.7°C | 25.5°C | 27.4°C | 11.9 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Octoberbest | 29.7°C | 22.9°C | 27.1°C | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 98% |
| November | 25.5°C | 18.8°C | 26.0°C | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 60% |
| DecemberSelected | 21.8°C | 15.0°C | 24.3°C | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 9% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Hurghada in December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Hurghada hot in December?
Hurghada is warm in December: the average daytime high is 21.8°C and nights average 15.0°C. Roughly 1 in 12 December days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Hurghada in December?
The sea around Hurghada averages 24.3°C in December, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 25°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Hurghada in December?
Hurghada sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (30 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Hurghada in December?
Hurghada gets around 8.2 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 10.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Hurghada compare with the UK in December?
Hurghada is on average 14.1°C warmer than London by day in December (21.8°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Hurghada?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Hurghada reached 29.3°C on 2020-12-14, and the coldest night dropped to 8.3°C on 1991-12-29.
How much warmer is Hurghada than London in December?
Hurghada's average daytime high is 21.8°C, compared with London's 7.7°C - a difference of 14.1°C. That is a substantial step up in daytime warmth, but it does not mean tropical heat or evenings that stay as warm as the afternoons.
Is December the best month to go?
December suits you if warm days, little rain and a swimmable sea matter more than strong heat. April, May and October are the best-rated months overall. December is still a reasonable choice for a winter break, provided you are happy to layer up in the evenings.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Hurghada. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C