El Gouna

What’s the weather like in El Gouna in December?

Families and couples enjoy spending Christmas time in this delightful part of the Egyptian coast. The El Gouna weather in December is hot, sunny and with hardly any rain. It’s perfect to escape the UK’s winter weather.

Geographical influences

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts enjoy a cool sea breeze, making the conditions more comfortable than hot inland cities and towns. El Gouna’s on the east coast of the country, about 10km north of popular Hurghada and visitors benefit from a cool wind blowing off the water.

Averages

Sunbathers and beach goers will love the amazing weather in El Gouna in December. In this quieter month, the average temperature rises to a daytime high of 23°C. Cooler days will only drop to around 19°C and the nights will be a comfortable 13°C or 14°C. The legendary sunshine of El Gouna produces ten hours each day, with the sun not disappearing until nearly 5pm at the beginning of December. Rainfall in December in El Gouna’s extremely low, at around 2mm, with an average of just one day receiving rain during the month. If you fancy a splash in the Red Sea, you can expect the water temperature to be a very pleasant 24°C. UV levels are moderate at this time though, so wear plenty of sunblock when you’re relaxing outside. The average wind speed’s just 10mph and the humidity’s 53%.