Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in December
What December is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 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 16:50
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (December–February). Sunny days in the low 20s °C, cool evenings and the coolest sea; festive weeks are the most expensive.
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.
Nature · Nabq Bay
Nabq Protected Area
North of the resorts, this protected area has one of the most northerly mangrove forests in the world, sand dunes, Bedouin settlements and a shoreline wreck visible from the beach.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Sinai desert
Desert safari and Bedouin evening
Choose a trip with proper helmets and goggles for quads, and bring a scarf against the dust.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- After dark
- Outdoors
Island · Ras Mohammed
White Island
A sandbank off Ras Mohammed that appears above the water for part of the day, surrounded by turquoise shallows and reef.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours (as part of a boat trip)
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Couples
Experience · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
SS Thistlegorm wreck
Choose a trip that leaves very early to dive the wreck before other boats arrive.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Active
- Iconic
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 15°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
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.
Sharm El Sheikh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; Christmas and New Year weeks are the most expensive of the year.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in December?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.