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Visiting Sharm el-Sheikh in December

BySunMed Guide

Visiting Sharm el-Sheikh in December

# Sharm el-Sheikh in December: What It’s Actually Like

So you’re thinking about Sharm in December. Honestly? It’s one of the better times to go, with a few caveats worth knowing before you book.

The weather is where most people have questions, and the honest answer is that it’s genuinely pleasant but not guaranteed scorching. Daytime temperatures sit somewhere in the low-to-mid twenties Celsius, which feels lovely if you’re escaping a grey European winter. Evenings drop noticeably though, sometimes into the mid-teens, which catches people off guard when they’ve packed nothing but swimwear. Rain is rare but not impossible, and when it does come it tends to arrive as a brief dramatic downpour rather than a grey drizzle. You probably won’t see any, but pack one layer you don’t mind wearing.

The sea temperature is where December gets interesting. It’s cooler than summer, hovering around 23-24 degrees, which is still genuinely swimmable for most people and actually ideal for diving. The visibility underwater in winter is often exceptional, and without the peak summer crowds, dive boats feel far more relaxed.

Speaking of crowds, December is a mixed bag. Early in the month it’s relatively quiet, which means better prices and emptier pools. Then Christmas and New Year arrive and Sharm transforms into something considerably louder, with package holiday crowds and inflated costs. If you want the quiet version, aim for the first two weeks.

Almost everything stays open year-round here since it’s fundamentally a resort built for tourism. Restaurants, excursions, quad bikes into the desert, the works. The Bedouin camps do good business this time of year.

Who is this trip actually for in December? Divers, honestly. Couples wanting warmth without overwhelming heat or peak prices. Older travellers who find August unbearable. Families who prefer the school holiday period knowing the tradeoff is crowds and cost.

**Practical tip:** Book airport transfers in advance. Sharm airport arrivals in December can be chaotic, and unlicensed drivers lurk aggressively outside. Confirmed transfers save you stress on arrival.

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