Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in December

How December compares

December is the 10th warmest month of the year in Sharm El Sheikh and ranks 44th of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Egypt it is 2nd of 4 (Egypt in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Sharm El Sheikh is 15.7°C warmer by day and 10.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in December

The typical December day in Sharm El Sheikh peaks at 23.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C and 1 in 111 pass 30°C. Nights average 13.3°C; one night in ten drops to 10.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 31.3°C (2005-12-02) and the coldest night 6.4°C (2006-12-28).

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 11 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 45%.

Sea temperature in December

The sea averages 24.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 23.7°C to 25.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:26 and sets about 16:49 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 21%.

Is December a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Sharm El Sheikh on our scoring are April, March, November; months averaging 25°C or more: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm afternoons, but pack for cool evenings

Plan on light clothes during the day, with a jumper or jacket and long trousers for evenings. December's warmth is useful if you find hotter weather tiring, but it may disappoint if your priority is strong heat: 27% of days reach 25°C, while just 1% reach 30°C. The warmest part of the day is the sensible time for lounging by the water; keep a cover-up handy as the afternoon cools. Nights can feel distinctly chilly after a warm afternoon, and the coldest 10% fall to 10.4°C or below. Packing only summer clothes would leave you poorly prepared for sitting outside after dark.

Good swimming weather, with limited daylight

The sea is warm enough for swimming, so December need not mean a holiday spent looking at the water rather than getting in. Its year-to-year range of 24°C to 25°C gives a fairly consistent picture, though personal comfort still matters. Have a towel and dry layer ready for when you get out, especially later in the day. Sunshine averages about 8.1 hours within 10.2 hours of daylight, so put swimming and outdoor plans ahead of a late start. Rain is unlikely to disrupt much, with about 0 rainy days in a typical December. Dry weather is a strong point, but not a guarantee.