Aswan in December
Great time to visit
Peak tourist season returns with perfect weather and holiday crowds. The temperatures are ideal for all-day exploring, but you'll pay premium prices and share sites with lots of other visitors.
Weather
December continues the excellent weather pattern with mild days and cool nights. Expect plenty of sunshine, zero rainfall, and that perfect desert climate that makes Egypt famous. Evening temperatures can dip surprisingly low.
25°C high12°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$80/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas celebrations
- •New Year preparations
- •Winter solstice at temples
December Tips
- •Peak Christmas season means booking 6+ months ahead for good rates
- •Bring warm clothes for surprisingly chilly evenings and early mornings
- •December 25-January 1 brings maximum crowds and prices
All Months
October through March offers the only bearable weather – daytime temperatures hover around 25-30°C with cool nights perfect for felucca rides. December and January are peak season when European tour groups descend, so book accommodations early and expect higher prices. April gets uncomfortably hot, and by May you're looking at 40°C+ days that make temple exploring a sweaty ordeal. Summer is brutal – July temperatures can hit 50°C and the desert wind feels like a hair dryer. But here's the thing about shoulder season in March and November: fewer crowds, decent weather, and hotels desperate enough to negotiate rates. The flooding season from July to October historically brought life to the Nile valley, but the High Dam controls that now. Winter nights can actually get chilly, so pack layers if you're visiting December through February.
Aswan Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
8/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
7/10
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