Cairo weather in December
Cairo in December averages 16°C (61°F), 4 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Cairo, December is the third coldest, the third wettest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (61°F)
11–21°C · 52–70°F
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
hours per day
What is Cairo like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cairo in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 11°C (52°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Cairo is 4.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 20°C (69°F).
December in Cairo is 1.7°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (58°F).
Daylight in Cairo in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 13 minutes in Cairo, rising about 06:43 and setting about 16:57 local time.
No month in Cairo has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Cairo
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Cairo
What to read before you book.
Cairo weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 58°F | 8 mm |
| February | 15°C / 60°F | 4 mm |
| March | 18°C / 65°F | 11 mm |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 1 mm |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 1 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 0 mm |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 0 mm |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 0 mm |
| November | 20°C / 69°F | 4 mm |
| December | 16°C / 61°F | 4 mm |
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FAQs about Cairo in December
December climate averages for Cairo, 1991–2020.
Cairo averages 16°C (61°F) in December, ranging from about 11°C (52°F) at night to 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 4 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 16°C (61°F) against 15°C (58°F) in January — 1.7°C warmer.
December is 4.2°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to May; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 7.1 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 13 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Cairo.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:43 and sunset about 16:57 local time. Both shift across the month.
