Sharm el Sheikh in December

Is it worth going?

In December, Sharm el Sheikh is about 25 °C by day, and the sea is about 25 °C. Plan time in the bays, a museum visit and trips to natural areas on separate days.

Walks by the Red Sea, Boat trips and excursions, Outdoor plans during the day

• Evenings by the sea feel cooler
• Set aside a separate day for a natural area

Weather and rain

How warm is it?

Average daytime temperature is about 25.4 °C and the night-time average is 15.0 °C. Light clothes work for daytime walks; take a sweater or light jacket after sunset.

How much does it rain?

Rainfall averages about 1.4 mm for the month. For a change of plan, visit the museum or a café, or walk through covered shopping arcades.

Swimming and sun

Can you swim?

The average sea temperature is about 25 °C. If it is windy, you may feel cool after swimming; keep a towel and dry clothes nearby.

Can you sunbathe?

Bring water, a hat and sun protection for a long time in the sun. Take a break in the shade around midday.

When to go

Weather at the beginning, middle and end of the month.

Early: days 1–10. Mid-month: days 11–20. Late: day 21 to the end of the month.

Early month

In early December, explore the coast or town in the morning and keep a museum visit for midday. Set aside a separate day for a sea trip.

Mid-month

In mid-December, use the daylight for a boat trip; after returning, choose dinner near your accommodation.

Late month

In late December, combine a local walk with time by the sea. Bring a light jacket for the evening.

When does it get dark?

Plan countryside walks for daylight hours, with time to return before sunset.

Local time; dates are shown in the table.

How busy is it?

The old town, museum and boat departure points involve different journeys. Give them separate days and choose the marina or a nearby café for the evening.

Things to do

Reefs and boat trips

The area has bays and reef zones including Ras Um Sid and the Near, Middle and Far Gardens. Shore entry and boat routes differ; choose a site to suit your swimming experience and follow local rules.

Ras Mohammed National Park

Ras Mohammed, with coastal and underwater landscapes, lies southwest of the city. Set aside a day and use an authorised route with a licensed guide or organiser.

Museum and evening walk

Sharm el Sheikh Museum features ancient Egyptian and regional collections. Afterwards, return to your chosen bay or walk around Naama Bay.

Where to stay

Naama Bay has cafés and a pedestrian street nearby; the bays and northern Nabq offer a different pace and distance from the centre. Compare the route to the beach and excursion departure points.

Naama Bay

Naama Bay combines a beach, pedestrian street, cafés and hotels. It suits visitors who want evening dining nearby and prefer to stay within the resort area.

Shark’s Bay

Shark’s Bay is a starting point for boat trips and time by the water. Choose an equipped area for snorkelling, and follow beach rules and staff instructions.

Nabq and the northern coast

Nabq lies north of the main bays and includes a protected coastal area with mangroves. Consider distance to your preferred bay and cafés, and plan the nature area separately.

What to pack

• Light clothes for daytime walks
• A sweater or light jacket for the evening
• A hat and sun protection
• Closed shoes for city walks and excursions
• Dry clothes after a boat trip

Before your trip

Choose a bay for your beach stay, then add the museum or a trip to a natural area. Follow the beach rules; take dry clothes and an extra layer for an organised excursion.

Getting to and around Sharm el Sheikh

Arrange a transfer or taxi from the airport to your hotel. Allow separate journeys between the bays and natural areas. For Ras Mohammed and Nabq, choose a permitted route with a licensed organiser.

Three days in Sharm el Sheikh

Choose a bay for the sea, then set aside a separate day for Ras Mohammed or Nabq. Fit the museum into a shorter city outing.

Naama Bay and the waterfront

Spend the first day around your accommodation and Naama Bay, combining the shore, cafés and promenade. Choose an equipped beach and follow staff instructions, particularly where there is a reef.

The museum and an evening by the sea

Visit Sharm el Sheikh Museum for its ancient Egyptian and South Sinai collections. After a break, spend the evening in Naama Bay or near the bay where you are staying.

Ras Mohammed or Nabq

Choose one natural area for the day. Ras Mohammed lies southwest of the city and Nabq north of the resort area. Give each its own trip with a licensed guide or operator and follow the protected area rules.

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