The climate in El Cairo during December can be summarized as mild and very wet.
December is in the winter in El Cairo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
Average temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 366 mm 14.4 ins |
Rainy days | 21 days |
Sea temperature | 27°C 80.6°F |
Humidity | 89% |
Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Cairo with around 366mm 14.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in El Cairo in December 2025.
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Hottest month: | March | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
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Driest month: | July | 225mm 8.9ins |
Sunniest month: | January | 5.3hrs |
Coldest month: | October | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
Wettest month: | November | 524mm 20.6ins |