Cairo in December
Holiday peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Cairo.
December is mild and sunny, with the busiest weeks around Christmas and New Year.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 12–21°C
- Mild days and cool nights.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Very busy over the holidays.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Peak rates.
+Mild, sunny days.
–Busiest and priciest.
My tip for December
Book guides and hotels early for late December.
- Pyramids
- Holidays
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cairo, 2nd for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in December
In December Cairo averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Average low
- 12°C
- 54°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
- December is one of the best months to visit Cairo. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cairo overall (2 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Mild, sunny days. The main downside: Busiest and priciest.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in December?
- Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 12°C. Mild days and cool nights. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in December?
- Crowds are very high. Very busy over the holidays. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Peak rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (December ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.