Temperatures in December
It's cool in December in Cairo with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairo in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Cairo with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 10°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cairo will be around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Cairo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cairo in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
6°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
111 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,1 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Cairo. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cairo in December
With 23°C, Cairo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -20°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Cairo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Cairo.
Daily Snowfall in December in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Cairo, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cairo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Cairo per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Cairo, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Cairo
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cairo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Cairo
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Average Weather in Cairo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
