Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in December
What December is really like in Hurghada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; Christmas and New Year are the most expensive weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with November (27°C (81°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:53
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Winter (December–February). Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool nights and the coolest sea; windy days can cancel boat trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year holiday peak (late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
El Mina Mosque
Hurghada's grandest mosque stands on the waterfront near the port, with two tall minarets and Ottoman-style domes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Market · El Dahar
El Dahar souq
Visit in the early evening, when it is cooler and busiest, and haggle politely.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
- After dark
Museum · Central Hurghada
Hurghada Museum
Opened in 2020, this museum brings together objects from across Egyptian history, from pharaonic statues and jewellery to Coptic and Islamic pieces.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Aquarium · Hurghada
Hurghada Grand Aquarium
Combine it with a resort day; it is a good option for very young children before a snorkelling trip.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Hurghada?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Hurghada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; Christmas and New Year are the most expensive weeks.
+How warm is Hurghada in December?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in December?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.