Cairo weather in December
December in Cairo: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Cairo · #55 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cairo climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Rainfall | 4 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cairo in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Cairo?
- December in Cairo: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Cairo on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Cairo in December?
- In December, Cairo averages a daily high of 22.2°C and a low of 11.5°C, with about 3.5 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cairo in December?
- Cairo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in December.