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Hurghada in December
Things to Do in Hurghada in December
December is one of the best months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.
Avg. air temp23°C
Avg. sea temp23°C
Rainfall1 mm
Sunshine8 h
- Peak season — cool & dry
- Shoulder — warm & sunny
- Hot — Red Sea peak
- Very hot inland — Red Sea ideal
Top tours for December
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Private Cairo Royal Discovery VIP – Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili from Hurghada
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Hurghada: ATV Quad Safari, Camel Ride & Bedouin Village Tour
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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Small Group, Valley of the Kings & Lunch
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Hurghada: Quad Bike Safari — Red Sea Cliffs & Desert Dunes
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Hurghada: Cairo Day Trip by Plane with Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
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Hurghada: Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner
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Hurghada: Quad, Jeep, Camel, and Buggy Safari with BBQ Dinner
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Hurghada to Cairo by Plane | Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Day Trip
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Private Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour from Hurghada
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Hurghada: Bedouin Dinner & Show with ATV, Jeep, Buggy Rides
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Hurghada: ATV Quad, Camel Ride, and Bedouin Village Trip
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24°C / 24°C seaSharm El Sheikh · December
Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island, colored canyon — diving peaks April–November.
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17°C / inlandCairo · December
Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo — best in cool months.
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17°C / inlandLuxor · December
Karnak, Valley of the Kings and the Nile — open-air sights ideal under 30°C.
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24°C / 24°C seaMarsa Alam · December
Pristine southern Red Sea reefs, dolphins and remote desert beaches.
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19°C / inlandAswan · December
Philae Temple, Abu Simbel and a felucca on the Nile — winter is paradise.
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Mediterranean history — the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel and the seafront Corniche.
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Ramesses II's twin rock temples above Lake Nasser — Egypt's great southern wonder.
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23°C / 23°C seaDahab · December
Blue Hole, kitesurfing and Bedouin vibes — laid-back coast year-round.
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23°C / 23°C seaEl Gouna · December
Lagoon-side marinas, kitesurfing and upscale dining just 25 km north of Hurghada.
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17°C / inlandGiza · December
The Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum on Cairo's doorstep.
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Sunrise hikes up Mount Sinai and the world's oldest working monastery, high in the mountains.
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23°C / 23°C seaMakadi Bay · December
Family beaches and Orange Bay snorkeling — warm sea most of the year.
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23°C / 23°C seaSoma Bay · December
Luxury peninsula resorts with golf, kitesurfing and calm house reefs.
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23°C / 23°C seaSahl Hasheesh · December
A gated bay of five-star resorts, a long sandy beach and a house reef minutes from shore.
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23°C / 23°C seaSafaga · December
Healing sands, kitesurfing and Cairo day-trips by road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Hurghada in December?
In December the average air temperature is around 23°C and the sea is about 23°C. Expect roughly 8 hours of sunshine per day and very little rain.
Is December a busy time to visit Hurghada?
Crowds depend on the destination. Cairo and Luxor are busiest in cool months (Nov–Feb), while the Red Sea resorts stay popular all year.
What should I pack for Egypt in December?
Light cotton layers in cool months, plus a sweater for the desert evenings. In hot months, pack high-SPF sunscreen, a hat, and reef-safe sunblock for snorkeling.
Which destination is best in December?
In December the most-suited destinations are listed above with a 1–5 score. Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh work year-round; Cairo, Luxor and Aswan shine in the cool season.
Are tours cheaper in December?
High season (Christmas, New Year, Easter, Ramadan-adjacent) tends to be priciest. Shoulder months (Mar, May, Sep, Oct) often offer the best price-to-weather ratio.
Things to Do in Hurghada in December
December is one of the best months to visit Egypt. Here is your snapshot of the weather, the best destinations and our top tour picks for the month.