Sharm el-Sheikh in December 2025 – is it worth going on vacation? Weather and reviews, air and water temperature, is it possible to swim and how to dress, prices for tours and hotels. What to do and what to see in Sharm el-Sheikh in December, where to go in Egypt – in the Eurotraveler review.
Winter. This word alone can cause a deterioration in mood and even well-being. When the conversation turns to December, a month that, although inspired by the future Christmas and New Year, is still cold, cloudy and dull, it can lead to a panic attack.
Why do we need this? And in general – how much is possible?
So we think the same way. And therefore we invite you to relax in December in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt. At the resort, at this time it is still warm and at times even hot.
And most importantly – carefree, “remembering” exclusively about doing nothing on the beach and lazy floundering in the sea. Okay, maybe more about entertainment!
Would you like to treat yourself to such a “magic pill”? Allowing you to enter winter with a completely different attitude and (again) find hope?
If yes, read on!
Weather in Sharm el-Sheikh in December
It will especially please those who do not like extreme heat. And is able to tolerate significant temperature changes during the day.
The air temperature in Sharm el-Sheikh in early December during the day fluctuates in the range +25-30 degrees Celsius. At night, making rather sharp dives to only +16-20 °C. Moreover, plus 20 is even in the best case.
It doesn’t seem scary, the vacationer will say? What can stop me relax on the beach all daygoing only to the hotel restaurant to eat the dishes included in the free ration?
In principle, it can’t do anything (at least seriously). You just have to remember that in the mornings it can be quite cool on the beaches, but during the day the situation often gets worse strong cool wind. It felt like he was intent on cutting up the bodies of holidaymakers who had just emerged from the water.
Experienced vacationers know about the last nuance, the most responsible citizens even pay attention to it special attention in reviews. Well, of course, knowledgeable people are ready to overpay just to find windless bays in Sharm el-Sheikh in December.
However, what does it mean to find? They do well known! And below we will directly point out one of them – in the “Prices” section.
The period of warm and sometimes hot weather lasts in Sharm el-Sheikh until mid-December or even the 20th of the month. But then the real cooling begins.
Which, if it does not lead to tourists fleeing the country, then forces them to change their “field of activity”
At the end of December, the weather in Sharm el-Sheikh worsens: average daytime temperatures drop into the range +20-23 degrees Celsius. At night, however, it will still not be lower than +16-18 °C.
Precipitation and sun
The sunshine in Sharm el-Sheikh in December will almost certainly be enough for you to replenish vitamin D deficiency. Since the duration of daylight hours throughout the final month of the calendar year is about 10.5 hours. And most days (days) you will see a serene blue sky overhead.
In December, the sun rises over Sharm at 6.15-6.30 am, and sets before 5 pm. And you need to constantly remember this. primarily due to the fact that on a twilight December beach in Egypt the moment it’s getting cold.
And you immediately have no time for sunsets. What is it – I wish I could get to the hotel faster!
And put it on there
jacketall the warm things that you thought of putting in your suitcase
Rainy and cloudy days throughout December, Sharm el-Sheikh, as you might guess, remains in huge minority. If they happen at all.
That is, in theory, you can witness a light drizzling rain. At the same time, being absolutely sure that it will end soon.
Water temperature
It does not fall below +23-24 degrees Celsius even in the coldest years – at the beginning of winter you can even count on +25-26 degrees. Although there is a nuance here – the sea in Sharm el-Sheikh warms up to similar temperatures in December exclusively after noon. In the morning, it retains (pleasant?) freshness.
That is, even children can swim in December Charm. Just take into account the time the sun sets below the horizon.
Because long before this moment on the coast it’s getting a little chilly. And, as a result, it’s not very comfortable!
Again, remember about the wind. When it blows at full force, swimming in the middle of the day turns from extremely pleasant to somewhat stressful.
What to take with you
You probably already know what clothes you need to take with you to Egypt. Anything lightweight and made from light fabrics. Able to prevent burning on a sunny day, but at the same time not causing fogging)
It is very likely that in December you will have to dress in Egypt and in something more thorough. Like a jacket or sweater – such items are guaranteed to be needed in case of morning (excursions) or evening walks and trips.
Be sure to pack sunscreen (and plenty of it) and other essentials for a beach holiday in your suitcase.
You should pack with special care for your trip. first aid kit — getting even common medicines in Egypt is sometimes not so easy!
Prices
Frankly please! Especially if you take the trouble to figure out where else you can go (to the warm sea) for that kind of money in December.
Judge for yourself! If you want to spend a week at sea in Sharm el-Sheikh in early or mid-December, and go on a trip from Moscow, then you can spend only 100-105+ thousand rubles.
Yes, you’ll still have to pay for entertainment pay separately. But you must agree that staying in a not-so-bad 3-star hotel with everything ready (all inclusive) and in view of the warm southern sea for that kind of money – is it a great option?
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An independent holiday trip to Sharm el-Sheikh, of course, will cost more. But you can choose a hotel to suit your taste. And, in particular, to stay in the one whose beaches are in December are not blown by cold winds.
When choosing, you should avoid hotels where the beaches face east. On the contrary, you want those that are nestled in the south-facing bay.
In Sharm el-Sheikh, windless beaches in December are located in Naama Bay. And among the hotels here, we first recommend the relatively inexpensive, but 5-star Novotel Sharm El Sheikh (from 750 € per week for two – breakfast only).
If you are looking for more luxurious and fashionable options, then you are heading straight to the 5-star Reef Oasis Blue Bay Resort.
Things to do
In Sharm el-Sheikh you will want, you will hardly be able to avoid the temptation to visit Ras Mohammed National Park. And there – very likely – you can go snorkeling on board a cruise yacht or boat.
Just keep in mind that sharks also attacked tourists in Sharm el-Sheikh.
Moreover, some of these attacks not only occurred in December, but also ended fatal outcomes
Relatively close to the resort there is a large Tirana island. Snorkeling and diving in coral reefs near it are almost the same dangerous popular as in Ras Mohammed Park.
And in December, “regular” yacht cruises, parasailing, riding along the Gulf of Aqaba on “bananas” and “tablets” and other adrenaline-pumping activities are in use. Equally near Sharm you can make desert safari on a quad bike or camel.
Those who wish can watch the sunrise in the legendary place, on Mount Moses. And also to visit St. Catherine’s Monastery.
A very beautiful place in Sinai is the Colored Canyon. And dangerous – the Blue Hole near Dahab, a place where almost any diver would be happy to dive.
If you don’t mind the money and effort, you can cross the bay and visit Jordan amazing Petra. And, of course, excursions to Cairo and Giza, Luxor are carried out from Sharm el-Sheikh in winter.
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