December in Cairo averages highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 10 h 13 min of daylight.
December weather in Cairo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. December is usually high season in Cairo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in December 2026
No public holidays fall in December 2026 in Egypt, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Cairo in December
December's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — go at opening outdoors
- Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili outdoors
- Saqqara and Dahshur — older pyramids, fewer people outdoors
- Nile felucca at sunset outdoors
- Grand Egyptian Museum — near the pyramids indoors
- Coptic Cairo indoors
Where to stay: Downtown or Zamalek for central bases; Giza for pyramid views.
What to pack for Cairo in December
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 11 °C (52 °F).
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Cairo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–65 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. December is usually high season in Cairo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 15° / 8° | 3 | Good time to go |
| Santorini | 15° / 12° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Athens | 14° / 7° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
By the numbers, December is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and about 1 rainy day. December is usually high season in Cairo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are January, February, March, November, December.
How warm is Cairo in December?
Average highs are 22 °C (71 °F) and lows 11 °C (52 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in December?
Very little: about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 5 mm in total.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.