Hurghada weather in December [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 73°F

🌧 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°F, little rain).

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 73°F

☀️ 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

Even in winter, Hurghada enjoys 23°F. 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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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	57°F	70°F	1%	0.0in	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	57°F	72°F	2%	0.0in	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	63°F	75°F	1%	0.0in	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	68°F	82°F	0%	0.0in	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	75°F	88°F	0%	0.0in	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	81°F	93°F	0%	0.0in	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	82°F	95°F	0%	0.0in	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	84°F	95°F	0%	0.0in	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	81°F	91°F	0%	0.0in	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	73°F	86°F	0%	0.0in	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	68°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	61°F	73°F	1%	0.0in	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 73°F, 1% rainy days and 9.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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