☀️ Yes! Average temperature: 21°C
It's mild at 21°C — warm enough for sightseeing but you may want a light layer for evenings. Sharm El Sheikh in December has an average air temperature of 21°C with sea temperatures around 23°C. You can expect 8 hours of sunshine per day and 2mm of rainfall, which means virtually no rain — bone-dry conditions.
Sea temperatures of 23°C are very comfortable for swimming and water sports. With 8 hours of daily sunshine, there's plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities. Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket.
Sharm El Sheikh offers mild weather in December — great for culture and sightseeing. The average flight time from the UK is comfortable and there are usually good deals available for this time of year.
Here's how Sharm El Sheikh stacks up against similar destinations in December:
| Destination | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm El Sheikh | 21°C | 23°C | 2mm | 8h |
| Agadir | 21°C | 18°C | 30mm | 7h |
| Gran Canaria | 21°C | 21°C | 30mm | 6h |
| Dubai | 22°C | 24°C | 10mm | 8h |
| Hurghada | 22°C | 23°C | 1mm | 8h |
| Lanzarote | 20°C | 20°C | 25mm | 6h |
See how Sharm El Sheikh's temperature changes throughout the year:
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Yes, Sharm El Sheikh in December has average temperatures of 21°C, making it a warm destination. Sea temperatures are 23°C.
The sea at 23°C is refreshing but swimmable.
Pack light layers, a jumper for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, and a rain jacket.
December is decent for visiting Sharm El Sheikh — not too hot, good for sightseeing.
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