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Cairo & Giza in December
Cairo & Giza cools off: highs slip to 69°F (21°C), from 78°F in November, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (7 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 48°F (9°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
Plan around December
December is one of Cairo & Giza's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 04 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 100/100 in November to 97/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cairo & Giza in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Saqqara
Necropolis with Djoser's Step Pyramid, Egypt's oldest, and painted tombs.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Huge museum by the pyramids showing Tutankhamun's full tomb collection and a colossal Ramesses II.
Abou Tarek
Downtown koshary specialist serving Egypt's lentil, rice and pasta dish since 1950.
Khan el-Khalili
Medieval bazaar of lanterns, spices, brass and textiles in Islamic Cairo.
Zooba
Modern Egyptian street food: taameya, hawawshi and fiteer with fresh juices.
Why now December scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in December
- Petra & Wadi Musa in December~252 mi · highs 60°F, 1.0 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Wadi Rum in December~253 mi · highs 62°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Dead Sea in December~283 mi · highs 69°F, 1.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Amman in December~307 mi · highs 58°F, 2.0 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cairo & Giza in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Cairo & Giza?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Cairo & Giza in December?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cairo & Giza in December?
Not much: about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 2.4 in (60 mm).
What should I pack for Cairo & Giza in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Cairo & Giza
Routes in season in December
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Cairo & Giza in December?
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