Sharm el-Sheikh · WinterMonth summary
Sharm el-Sheikh weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
1% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sharm el-Sheikh 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.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh. April remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Sharm el-Sheikh 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 conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Even in winter, Sharm el-Sheikh 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 (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 21°C | 1% | 0.1 | 9.7h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 22°C | 4% | 0.1 | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ March | 17°C | 25°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.9h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ April | 21°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.5h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ May | 24°C | 33°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.5h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 28°C | 35°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 29°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 28°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ October | 25°C | 31°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.7h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ November | 21°C | 27°C | 1% | 0.1 | 9.6h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 17°C | 23°C | 1% | 0.1 | 9.2h | 8.3/10 |
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, Sharm el-Sheikh averages 23°C, 1% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sharm el-Sheikh in December
Is December a good time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
December is an excellent time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh (score 8.3/10). With 23°C, 9.2h of sunshine and 1% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sharm el-Sheikh in December?
With 23°C and 9.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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