Cairo Weather in December
Egypt · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (71°F)
Avg low10°C (49°F)
Rainfall9 mm (0.4 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Cairo in December: the average high is 21°C (71°F) and the average low is 10°C (49°F). December is winter in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 10.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Cairo. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (49°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (58°F) |
| Rainfall | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Cloud cover | 36% |
| Daylight | 10.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 9 km/h |
| vs November | 5°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cairo in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Cairo weather in other months
Jan20°C / 7°C14 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 8°C9 mmExcellentMar26°C / 10°C14 mmExcellentApr30°C / 14°C9 mmExcellentMay35°C / 18°C0 mmFairJun38°C / 21°C0 mmPoorJul39°C / 22°C0 mmPoorAug39°C / 23°C0 mmPoorSep36°C / 21°C0 mmFairOct32°C / 18°C8 mmGoodNov26°C / 14°C18 mmExcellentDec21°C / 10°C9 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit CairoJanuary →
Nearby in December
- Shubra al Khaymah21°C · 9 mm
- Giza21°C · 9 mm
- Alexandria21°C · 22 mm
- Aqaba22°C · 6 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh25°C · 1 mm
- Hurghada23°C · 1 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.