Weather
Average highs sit around 21°C with lows near 10°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Cairo — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in December, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
The verdict
December is one of the best times to visit Cairo. Expect 21° / 10°, the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
