Egypt in December: Weather, Crowds and What to Expect
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Egypt’s climate divides into distinct zones: the Mediterranean coast (mild, some winter rain), the Nile Valley and Delta (hot summers, cool winters), and the Red Sea coast (warm year-round). Conditions in December vary significantly across these regions.
Weather in December
Excellent conditions. A great month for combining Cairo, a Nile cruise, and the Red Sea. Christmas week is busy and expensive — the first 3 weeks of December offer better value.
Where to Go in Egypt in December
- Cairo and the Pyramids: Cairo guide | Things to do in Cairo
- Luxor: Luxor guide | Valley of the Kings
- Aswan and Abu Simbel: Aswan guide | Abu Simbel
- Red Sea: Hurghada | Sharm El Sheikh | Dahab
Planning
See the best time to visit Egypt for a full month-by-month breakdown, or the Egypt travel budget guide for cost planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Egypt good in December?
- December is excellent for Egypt — comfortable temperatures (20–25°C in Cairo, 25–28°C in Luxor), virtually no rain, and a festive atmosphere at the Red Sea resorts. The sites are busy in the first half of December and over Christmas but manageable.
- How busy is Egypt over Christmas?
- Christmas week and New Year in Egypt see a significant spike in visitors at Red Sea resorts (Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada) — prices rise sharply. The archaeological sites in Cairo and Luxor are also busier. Book well ahead for Christmas and New Year travel.
- Is Luxor good in December?
- December is excellent in Luxor — comfortable 25–28°C temperatures for walking between the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Medinet Habu. December is ideal for full-day site visits without the heat stress of summer months.