December · Egypt
Best time to visit Alexandria in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alexandria in December
Average temperature 17°C, 28 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Alexandria scores 8.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alexandria layers a modern library, Roman remains and a long corniche over the Mediterranean.
December in Alexandria — reliably good (7th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Alexandria — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alexandria in December?
- In December, Alexandria averages 17°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Alexandria?
- December earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alexandria in December?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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