Weather in Sharm El Sheikh in December
December in Sharm El Sheikh is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Egypt, this is how Sharm El Sheikh actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and January, December sits in the middle of Sharm El Sheikh's year.
- Average temp
- 19°C
14–24°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Sharm El Sheikh in December. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Sharm El Sheikh in December. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Sharm El Sheikh
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Sharm El Sheikh
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Average weather in Sharm El Sheikh
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Similar weather in December
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FAQs about Sharm El Sheikh
Climate averages for Sharm El Sheikh, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh is between February and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 33°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 9 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
