December · Egypt
Best time to visit Cairo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cairo in December
Average temperature 17°C, 6 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Cairo scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 6 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pyramids and Nile culture pair best with the cooler dry months from November through March.
December is one of the strongest months in Cairo (5th)
December averages 17°C (62°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 6 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Cairo (5th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cairo in December?
- In December, Cairo averages 17°C, 6 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
- December earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cairo in December?
- Expect about 6 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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