December · Egypt
Best time to visit Aswan in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Aswan in December
Average temperature 18°C, 0 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 44% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Aswan scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Aswan follows a quiet bend of the Nile, with Nubian villages on the west bank, feluccas on the water, and desert pressing in on both sides.
December is one of the strongest months in Aswan (5th)
December averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Aswan (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Aswan in December?
- In December, Aswan averages 18°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Aswan?
- December earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Aswan in December?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 44% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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