Visit Hurghada in December? Score 8.4/10 [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 23°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.4h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Hurghada in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (23°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 23°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.4h/d

Our take: December in Hurghada is absolutely lovely—you're looking at mild 16–23°C days, virtually no rain, and nearly 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. Perfect for beach lovers who want warmth without scorching heat, and ideal if you prefer exploring without sweating through your clothes. This is genuinely one of the year's best windows to visit.

By trip type

Hurghada in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Hurghada enjoys 23°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	14°C	21°C	1%	0.0	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	14°C	22°C	2%	0.0	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	17°C	24°C	1%	0.1	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	20°C	28°C	0%	0.0	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	24°C	31°C	0%	0.0	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	27°C	34°C	0%	0.0	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	28°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	29°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	27°C	33°C	0%	0.0	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	23°C	30°C	0%	0.1	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	20°C	26°C	0%	0.0	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	16°C	23°C	1%	0.0	9.4h	8.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Hurghada averages 23°C, 1% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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