December · Egypt
Best time to visit Hurghada in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hurghada in December
Average temperature 21°C, 0 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Hurghada scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 21°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hurghada is the Red Sea's resort hub-reef snorkeling, desert quad runs, and marina sunsets on Egypt's eastern coast. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December holds up well in Hurghada — 10th best month
December averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hurghada in December?
- In December, Hurghada averages 21°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Hurghada?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hurghada in December?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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