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Marsa Alam in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Marsa Alam in December is climatically well suited to family holidays, city breaks, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 25 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
94/100 · #1
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#9
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: Overall, City break, Active, Family
Marsa Alam · DecemberPhoto: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 25 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 60 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 5.7 | 62 | 3.9 | 26 | 91 |
| December (selected) | 24 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 5.0 | 60 | 4.2 | 25 | 94 |
| January | 23 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5.3 | 60 | 4.2 | 23 | 91 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (94/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | -3 | +3.3 °C | +3.3 °C | +0.3 | +2.4 mm | +0.7 h | +1.2 % | -0.3 m/s | +1.7 °C |
| January | -3 | -1.5 °C | -1.8 °C | +0.6 | +2.8 mm | +0.3 h | -0.8 % | +0.1 m/s | -1.4 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Marsa Alam in December?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 18 °C.
Can you swim in Marsa Alam in December?
The sea is about 25 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Marsa Alam in December?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 1 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Marsa Alam?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Marsa Alam. For a beach trip: March, April, May and November. December is one of them.