What's the weather like in Marsa Alam in December?
The year-round hot weather, many hours of sunshine and warm sea in Marsa Alam, Egypt, make it an idyllic beach holiday location throughout the year. As a winter sun getaway destination in particular, though, it is hard to beat. It's the perfect destination to escape the cold winter blues.
Temperature
While the temperatures can reach peaks that can make it uncomfortable in the summer months of July and August in particular, this is not a concern in the winter. The temperatures are unlikely to drop below 20°C during the day and you will still enjoy fantastic weather, without it reaching the extremes. In fact, the temperature averages 25°C in the afternoons, making it pleasant to lie on the beach or do some outdoor activity. At night, the mercury drops to an average of 15°C. Both the average high and low temperatures decrease a bit in the course of the month, by 3 and 2 degrees respectively. The overall average temperature in December is 20°C, which makes it the third coolest months in the year, after January and February. The temperature of the Red Sea averages 25°C this month, a warm and comfortable temperature for swimming. However, choppy seas and high wind speeds winds make diving not an ideal thing to do this time of year.
Rain
As for rain, don't expect any. Wet weather is practically a non-entity in Marsa Alam, so simply pack for the beach and the hot weather. The total amount of precipitation in December is merely 2mm, which is practically nothing. There are no real days with rainfall to speak of either.
Sunshine Hours
The length of the days is almost perfectly constant throughout the month. December 1 has 10.39 daylight hours; December 21, the shortest day of the year, has 10.33 hours of daylight; and December 31 has 10.34 daylight hours. Cloud cover is also pretty much constant in December. It ranges around 39%, which means that the sky on a typical December day is mostly clear.
There is an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day in Marsa Alam at this time of the year. This is the annual minimum, which by all accounts it still quite good. Taking into account the fact that a day in December is about 10.30 hours long, a total of 9 hours of sunshine is excellent!
Hotels in Marsa Alam in December
Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort
A superb four-star accommodation, the Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort is located in a beautiful bay called El Nabaa, a natural enclosure that frames the resort in a beautiful manner. This is a place of lush palm trees, green gardens, huge swimming pools, the clearest of waters and great beaches.
The beach is no less than 1.3 kilometres long, 900 metres of which is soft warm sand, and is dotted with parasols, sunbeds and wind protections. A 230-metre jetty protrudes into the blue sea and functions as a marina. Excursions organised by the resort's own dive centre depart right from this jetty, eliminating time spend in buses or other forms of land-based transportation. Additional amenities include four bars, two restaurants, two children's pools, two adult pools, several sports facilities, and an open-air whirlpool.
Beaches in Marsa Alam in December
Sharm El Luli Beach
Arguably the best beach in the area is Sharm El Luli Beach. Although it lies a fair distance outside of town0 kilometres, that ist is definitely worth the trip. This is a remote lagoon, home to perfectly flat sand beaches, shallow water and coral reefs. It slowly starts to appear on tourist radars, so this is the best time to pay a visit. For now, it is still completely undeveloped; there are no hotels, no bars, no stores, no toilets, no anything. This, of course, adds to the beauty of this particular beach.
Bars and Restuarants
As Marsa Alam is steadily making its way to the top of Red Sea resort towns, its dining scene improves as well. It already has a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a wide variety of restaurants and eating venues. From traditional Egyptian food to Greek, Russian, Chinese, French and Mexican cuisine, you will be able to find whatever you're after somewhere in town. Most international cuisine can be enjoyed at the restaurants in the hotels and resorts, while Egyptian food is found in local eateries.
Things to do in Marsa Alam in December
Watersports
If you want to do more on your holiday than sunbathe and relax, there are plenty of different sports and activities that can be enjoyed in Marsa Alam. A wide variety of water sports can be done off of the sandy shores of Marsa Alam, with everything from jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing, snorkelling, and scuba diving on offer.
Sea Fishing
Another extremely popular water-based activity is fishing and you couldn't imagine a better place to do that than the Red Sea. The warm climate of the region, even in winter, makes it possible to head out onto the sea for a fun-filled day of sea fishing. Before heading out on a boat, always make sure that the boat, in fact, is equipped with fishing gear.
Sometimes, you need to bring your own fishing gear. Sea fishing on the Red Sea will be a memorable experience for all participants, young and old, as it is a great feeling to catch your own dinner! Fishing trips generally pass by beautiful coral reefs as well, allowing for a quick snorkel, dive or swim.
