Cairo in December
Great time to visit
Excellent weather makes December highly desirable, though crowds and prices surge toward year-end. The cool, dry conditions are perfect for extensive sightseeing.
Weather
December brings cool, crisp days with chilly mornings and evenings. The weather is nearly perfect for sightseeing with abundant sunshine and minimal rain. Humidity drops to comfortable levels throughout the day.
21°C high11°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$85/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas celebrations
- •New Year festivities
- •Winter cultural events
December Tips
- •Pack warm clothes for mornings and evenings - it gets surprisingly cold
- •Peak season pricing kicks in after mid-December
- •Book restaurants and hotels well in advance for New Year's week
All Months
November through March is the sweet spot - daytime temperatures hover around 70-75°F, perfect for exploring without melting. December and January can get surprisingly cool at night, so pack layers.
Summer is brutal. We're talking 100°F+ with crushing humidity and dust storms that turn the sky brown. Tourist sites are empty, but there's a reason - it's genuinely miserable.
Ramadan adds another layer of complexity. Many restaurants close during daylight hours, though tourist areas stay open. The flip side? Iftar celebrations after sunset create an incredible atmosphere, especially around Islamic Cairo.
Avoid major Egyptian holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha when everything shuts down and domestic tourism peaks. Flight prices spike too.
Weekends (Friday-Saturday) see Egyptian families flood tourist sites. Thursday nights bring out Cairo's party crowd, especially in Zamalek.
Cairo Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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