When to go · El Alamein
El Alamein in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Egypt: Peak season; Christmas–New Year prices are the year's highest.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C68°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- High
- Egypt overall
Verdict
GoodEgypt month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Oct–Nov). Across Egypt: Peak season; Christmas–New Year prices are the year's highest.
Weather in December
- El AlameinHighs around 20 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 68 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 7 days
- Mediterranean coast, Egypt · Alexandria, El Alameinrainy
The only rainy part of Egypt in winter; the escape from summer heat for Cairenes.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- High
- Prices · Egypt overall
- High
Egypt overall: Peak season; Christmas–New Year prices are the year's highest.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast