Egypt at New Year: is the weather warm enough for swimming, and should I choose a heated pool?

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TL;DR

For an Egypt New Year trip, confirm that the hotel has a heated pool: wind and sea-swimming conditions can vary greatly by resort and day. Travelers also compare Sharm El Sheikh for potentially calmer conditions.

What the community said

For a New Year stay, choose a hotel with a heated pool and confirm that it will be operating; it is highlighted as an important factor for winter swimming.

Heated pool

Late December can be windy by the sea, so ask whether the beach is sheltered from wind and compare options in Sharm El Sheikh before booking.

Sharm El Sheikh

As a shoulder-season reference, one traveler reported excellent weather and calm seas every day in mid-November. This experience applies to November rather than the New Year period.

Mid-November