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 high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)19°C / 66°F
Rainfall4 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind16 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.

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