Marsa Alam in December: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Marsa Alam weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Marsa Alam in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: December in Marsa Alam is absolutely perfect if you love warm sunshine without intense heat. Expect mild days around 18–25°C with virtually zero rain and over 10 hours of daily sun—ideal for beach time, snorkeling, and desert exploring. You're looking at genuinely excellent conditions with minimal weather worries.

By trip type

Marsa Alam in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in December

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (24°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Marsa Alam enjoys 25°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 (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

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All months for Marsa Alam

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	15°C	22°C	0%	0.0	10.1h	8.4/10
🌤️ February	16°C	23°C	1%	0.0	10.4h	8.5/10
☀️ March	18°C	26°C	0%	0.0	11.5h	9.2/10
☀️ April	22°C	29°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	9.3/10
☀️ May	25°C	32°C	0%	0.0	12.8h	8.6/10
☀️ June	28°C	34°C	0%	0.0	13.0h	7.8/10
🥵 July	29°C	36°C	0%	0.0	12.8h	6.9/10
🥵 August	30°C	36°C	0%	0.0	12.1h	6.9/10
☀️ September	28°C	34°C	0%	0.0	11.2h	7.6/10
☀️ October	25°C	31°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	8.6/10
☀️ November	21°C	28°C	2%	0.1	10.7h	9.3/10
☀️ December	18°C	25°C	1%	0.1	10.1h	8.8/10

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, Marsa Alam averages 25°C, 1% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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