SeasonMapMarsa Alam weather in December
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December in Marsa Alam: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Marsa Alam · #37 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Marsa Alam in December
Other months in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam's forum flags April for occasional Khamsin sandstorms, the same warm spring wind that sweeps other parts of Egypt this time of year, though regulars still rate mid-March to mid-April as one of the two best windows of the year — warm without being at the summer's full intensity. Sunshine is reliable and the sea is already comfortable for long swims.
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Marsa Alam climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Marsa Alam in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas and New Year peak, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Marsa Alam's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMarsa Alam's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Marsa Alam in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Oceanic whitetips at Elphinstone
1 Oct – 31 Dec · usuallyWildlife seasonLate autumn is when the oceanic whitetips are most reliably out on the offshore reef, hanging under the boats between dives. It is the reason the liveaboards fill from October.
- Season
Christmas and New Year peak
18 Dec – 6 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyEuropean charter flights land through the holidays and the dive centres run at capacity. The water needs a wetsuit by then, which nobody seems to mind.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Marsa Alam — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Marsa Alam?
Marsa Alam in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Marsa Alam?
- December in Marsa Alam: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Marsa Alam on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Marsa Alam in December?
- In December, Marsa Alam averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 16.7°C, with about 3.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Marsa Alam in December?
- Marsa Alam has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in December.
Other months in Marsa Alam
Compare Marsa Alam in December
Warmer or cooler than Marsa Alam in December
Similar destinations in North Africa — December
Within 300 km: Luxor's Nile cruise season around 1 Oct – 30 Apr, and Hurghada's European winter season around 15 Dec – 15 Mar.