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Best destinations in December

Best destinations in December: based on historical climate data, Luxor, Marsa Alam and Dubai rank highest in December. Luxor stands out for: mild 23 °c by day.

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Columns of Karnak Temple in LuxorLuxor
1Excellent· 95

Luxor

Egypt

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.)
  • Mild 23 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 0 rainy days
Coral reef in the Red Sea near Marsa AlamMarsa Alam
2Excellent· 94

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Pleasant 24 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 0 rainy days
Dubai skyline with a beach in the foregroundDubai
3Excellent· 93

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Pleasant 26 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Coral reef in the Red Sea near HurghadaHurghada
4Excellent· 93

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Mild 23 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 0 rainy days
Reef and sea near Sharm el-SheikhSharm el-Sheikh
5Excellent· 93

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Mild 24 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 0 rainy days
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi
6Excellent· 93

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 24 °C sea
  • Pleasant 25 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Coast and mountains near Muscat, OmanOman
7Excellent· 93

Oman

Oman

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
  • Pleasant 26 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds in JaipurJaipur
8Excellent· 93

Jaipur

India

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 1 rainy day (est.)
  • Pleasant 25 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 1 rainy day
El Arco rock arch at Los CabosLos Cabos
9Excellent· 93

Los Cabos

Mexico

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 25 °C sea
  • Pleasant 25 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Doi Suthep temple above Chiang MaiChiang Mai
10Excellent· 92

Chiang Mai

Thailand

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 2 rainy days (est.)
  • Pleasant 25 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 2 rainy days
Giant tortoise on the Galápagos IslandsGalapagos
11Excellent· 92

Galapagos

Ecuador

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 23 °C sea
  • Pleasant 26 °C by day
  • Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
Beach and Malecón of Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta
12Excellent· 92

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 26 °C sea
  • Pleasant 26 °C by day
  • Very dry, about 2 rainy days

Frequently asked questions

Among these destinations, which has the highest average daily high in December?

Puerto Vallarta, Oman, Dubai and Galapagos are tied at the top with a average daily high of around 26 °C.

Among these destinations, where does it rain least in December?

Luxor, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm el-Sheikh are tied for driest at about 0 rainy days.

Among these destinations, where is the sea warmest in December?

The sea is around 26 °C at Puerto Vallarta and Oman.

How are these recommendations made?

The order comes from historical monthly means (temperature, rain, sea, sun) and a transparent overall score. Historical climate values, estimated rainy days/sunshine and model outputs are not a weather forecast.