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Egypt in December

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Daytime high
20°C
68°F
Overnight low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
5 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Egypt in December

December brings mild weather to Egypt, with daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and overnight lows near 10°C (50°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 5 mm of rainfall on average.

December is one of Egypt's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–February, for context.

What’s happening in December

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    Cairo International Film Festival · Nov–DecAfrica’s oldest film festival showcasing Arab and international cinema.
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Egypt in other months

January
great
February
great
March
great
April
good
May
okay
June
avoid
July
avoid
August
avoid
September
okay
October
great
November
great

Where else is good to go in December

Japan in December
12°C high · medium crowds · good
Thailand in December
31°C high · high crowds · great
France in December
8°C high · medium crowds · good
Morocco in December
18°C high · low crowds · good
Mexico in December
21°C high · high crowds · great
Costa Rica in December
24°C high · high crowds · great
Australia in December
25°C high · high crowds · good
New Zealand in December
21°C high · high crowds · great