Egypt in December 2025 — Is it worth going on vacation and where? Weather in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada, reviews, air and water temperature, is it possible to swim and how to dress, prices for tours. What to see in Egypt at the beginning of December and on the eve of the New Year, what to do and where to visit – in the Eurotraveler review.
Of course, no one would call December a pleasant month of the year – at least in Europe. “Cold”, “cloudy”, “depressing” time – and these will be even the mildest comments. From people who seem to know that soon the best of the year awaits them, because a holiday full of hopebut not experiencing a special surge of joyful feelings about this.
And this is understandable: various kinds of depression and depression plus vitamin deficiency at the end of the year torment a particularly large number of people…
Is there any way I can help the matter? cheer up? If, for example, we add sunlight and a couple of tens of degrees of temperature? Check it out!
Moreover, you won’t have to walk, that is, fly, very far. After all, Egypt in December, the famous Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada, enjoy warm weather and plenty of sun. And that’s why they look simple ideal place for recovery – at least mentally!
No, winter is not considered the best time of year for a beach holiday in Egypt – it definitely is. But this period is different reasonable prices and no longer frightens vacationers with the sweltering heat!
Important!
To enter Egypt, Russians will need visa. Which is placed at the airport of arrival for a fee of $25.
Only those traveling to resorts on the Sinai Peninsula (for example, Sharm el-Sheikh) are exempt from paying the visa fee. In exchange, however, such tourists receive international passports stamp Sinay only.
Which excludes their participation in excursions to the pyramids and other interesting places in the African part of Egypt. Well, that is, until the moment when vacationers decide to pay the required $25 for an Egyptian visa.
Exhaustive information about entering the country in 2025 is available on the official website of the Embassy of the Russian Federation: egypt.mid.ru/ru/. You can read about what you need to take to Egypt from documents and other things in our detailed material.
Weather in Egypt in December
Let’s make a reservation right away – within the framework of this material we are considering exclusively Red Sea resorts approximately from Hurghada and to the south. And also Sinai destinations: Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, beloved by divers, almost anarchist Nuweiba and others like them.
We will not touch on the Egyptian resorts on the Mediterranean Sea: Alexandria and Mersa Matruh. Mainly because there at the beginning of winter and later you will not have to swim, but mainly enjoy the view of the sea.
Of course, if you become a regular participant in excursions, time will fly by efficiently and unnoticed even in the north of the country. But the majority of citizens planning to vacation in Egypt in December still assume that they will be able to get more universal impressions. Tuning in first of all for beach activities and only then for everything else.
Moreover, the Red Sea coast of the African country provides both components simultaneously at the end of the calendar year. Without any loss in quality, by the way.
Numbers
In early December, the air temperature in southern Egypt and Sinai easily rises to +23-26 degrees Celsius during the day. On the beaches of Sharm el-Sheikh it can be hotter – up to +26-27 ° C, in El Quseir and Marsa Alam the temperature can be reach +28 °C and above.
At night, of course, the air cools quickly, even to +15-20 °C. Well, it’s not customary to wander the streets after sunset in Egypt. The maximum is to look into some nightclub.
Air temperatures in Hurghada in December, even during daylight hours, rarely leave the interval +22-24 °C. And closer to Western Christmas and New Year, they completely fall into pessimism, not daring to stick their heads outside the range of +21-22 °C.
It happens not only at night +18, but sometimes +16 °C. So if you are a connoisseur of sunset landscapes in the fresh air, take a sweatshirt or jacket with you on vacation in Egypt in December.
It is quite possible that you will need similar insulating clothing if you decide to see the Luxor Temple or the Great Pyramids in Giza – such excursions (from Hurghada) last more than 10 hours. However, this won’t shock anyone – it’s better than wandering around there in the summer under the sun at +50 °C?!
Note that all Egyptian resorts after December 20 are not inclined to continue playing during the high season. And in a simple way, by temperature drop to +20-22 °Chint to tourists that it’s time to reduce the beach program. And refocus on the excursion!
There is plenty of sunlight throughout the month – the duration of daylight in Hurghada is about 10.5 hours. And rainy and even just cloudy days remain in distinct minority.
Wind
But strong winds in December Egypt – real problem. So serious that even vacationers lying flat on beach loungers have every chance of feeling their chilling gusts with their own skin.
That is why the choice of location and even hotel at this time is a whole science
This is what they say first in the reviews. And some even generously share places where the wind will not disturb you.
In Hurghada, we recommend paying attention to Beach Albatros Resort 4* (from 200 € per day with taxes for two, with everything ready for accommodation). The main bonus of this hotel is decent sized water park.
The main weak windy location near Hurghada both in December and subsequent months is considered Makadi Bay. Among the not the most expensive, but at the same time high-quality properties in this bay, we recommend looking towards Iberotel Makadi Beach and Jaz Makadi Saraya Palms.
In Sharm el-Sheikh, the best place in terms of windlessness is Naama Bay. Thanks to the sandy entry into the water, it is also perfect for families with children.
Of the hotels here, we will recommend the relatively inexpensive but 5-star Novotel Sharm El Sheikh (from 750 € per week for two and only with breakfast).
If you are looking for more luxurious and fashionablethen you are on your way to the 5-star Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort.
What you need to know
Vacationers who often visit Egypt in December – and practical people come here This is the only time they go — it is advised to avoid coasts that confidently look to the east. And, conversely, stay in hotels on those sections of the coast that south oriented.
Fortunately, you can find them in both Sharm and Hurghada!
And yes, don’t forget to put sunscreen and other things necessary for a vacation on the South Sea in your suitcase. Fortunately, the first one, even in winter in Egypt, has to be spent literally by the handful. As for medicines, the range of resort shops and pharmacies is somewhat meager.
Water temperature
Does not fall below +25-26 °C even in the coldest years. Although there is an obvious subtlety here too – up to such values the sea is warming up exclusively in the afternoon. In the mornings, it retains, if not frosty, then thoroughly chilling freshness.
Naturally, you should also take into account the time the sun sinks below the horizon. Because, although on paper the daylight hours in Egypt are long even at the end of the year – up to 10.5 hours, in fact there was full daylight disappears below the horizon before 5 p.m..
So you have to pack up and leave the beach long before this time. The sad thing is that dinner in hotels usually starts being served a little later…
Let us remind you once again about the wind. When he strokes the water until it swells – bathing becomes an ordeal the ability to put a good face on a bad game. By training the ability to move from a warmer environment to a cooler one without losing face.
Prices 2025
They are quite happy! Especially when compared with those that tour operators set for a December holiday in Dubai. Or on tours in another very popular country in the winter season – Thailand.
Great offer?! In principle – yes. At a minimum, very good – if you compare it with the current price level for everything. And tourist vouchers in particular.
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Things to do
Lack of interesting opportunities not available. You just need to understand that you will have to pay extra for any entertainment to guides and excursion companies. After all, getting out of the Egyptian resorts on your own in modern reality is a risky endeavor.
In the case of Sharm el-Sheikh, we recommend paying special attention to visiting the marine reserve – Ras Mohammed National Park. Still teeming with vibrant marine life and capable of making even the most level-headed person say “wow.”
Those who are sufficiently savvy in diving will be able to go scuba diving. After all, the marine fauna in Ros Mohammed is exceptionally rich and colorful (here – should you be afraid of shark attacks in Egypt in December).
Don’t want or are afraid to go snorkeling and diving?
It’s okay: you can just ride on the sea on a snow-white yacht – then you’ll have something to post on Instagram
Offered in Sharm and walks in the desert on quad bikes or camels. As well as parasailing, riding along the Gulf of Aqaba on “bananas” and “tablets” and other adrenaline-pumping activities.
Naturally, you can visit a large yacht Tirana island. Diving in the coral reefs is almost as wonderful as in Ras Mohammed.
Those interested are invited meet the dawn on Mount Moses. Or take a dash across the bay and see the amazing Jordanian Petra in person. Yes, even visit Israel!
Given the usual cool weather for Egyptian December, it is worth spending a day exploring Cairo, the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Or even get to Alexandria, and then take a boat trip on the Nile.
They also transport from the Sinai resort to Luxor Temple Ramesses II. And also to Karnak and other amazing sights nearby: the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and Queens.
Hurghada
At this already entirely African resort, the list of main entertainment includes Red Sea cruises on a yacht, fishing, parasailing and diving. As well as walks through the desert on wheeled and other vehicles.
Unlike Sharm, it is much easier to go on an excursion to Luxor from here. Visit the local and Karnak temples, move to the other side of the Nile, see the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut.
They transport from Hurghada to Cairo and Alexandria. For a fairly impressive sum, they can also organize an excursion to Abu Simbel. The temples of which rightfully belong to the “strongest” places in Africa.
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