Sharm El Sheikh weather in December
Sharm El Sheikh in December averages 19°C (66°F) and 0 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Sharm El Sheikh, December is the third coldest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (66°F)
14–24°C · 57–75°F
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh in December?
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 10°C between its low and its high.
December compared with November and January
December in Sharm El Sheikh is 4.2°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 23°C (73°F).
December in Sharm El Sheikh is 2°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (62°F).
Daylight in Sharm El Sheikh in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 10 hours 23 minutes in Sharm El Sheikh, rising about 06:26 and setting about 16:49 local time.
No month in Sharm El Sheikh has less daylight than December.
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Sharm El Sheikh weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 62°F | 5 mm |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 0 mm |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 1 mm |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm |
| May | 28°C / 83°F | 0 mm |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 0 mm |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 0 mm |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 3 mm |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 0 mm |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 9 mm |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 6 mm |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 0 mm |
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FAQs about Sharm El Sheikh in December
December climate averages for Sharm El Sheikh, 1991–2020.
Sharm El Sheikh averages 19°C (66°F) in December, ranging from about 14°C (57°F) at night to 24°C (75°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 0 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 19°C (66°F) against 17°C (62°F) in January — 2°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 February to April; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
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 23 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Sharm El Sheikh.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 06:26 and sunset about 16:49 local time. Both shift across the month.
