Is it warm enough to swim in Sharm El Sheikh in mid-December?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Early to mid-December in Sharm El Sheikh is usually still comfortable for beach time, with sea temperatures reportedly staying around 22°C or higher, so many travelers still swim and sunbathe. Evenings can get quite chilly, and late December is less predictable, so pack some warm layers.
What the community said
A recent traveler report says that even in late December, around the 20th of the month, the weather can still be good enough for swimming and sunbathing. However, evenings get cold, so it’s smart to pack a sweater or a light jacket in addition to beachwear.
7 days ago late December, around the 20th
Another current reply says early December in Sharm El Sheikh is often very comfortable, with the sea still warm. A practical benchmark mentioned for sea temperature is about 22°C or higher, which is generally fine for swimming.
7 days ago sea temperature around 22°C
The original question was specifically about mid-December, and the overall takeaway from the replies is that swimming is usually possible, but conditions vary from year to year. If you want a safer option for warm water, choose a hotel with a heated pool and sauna.
7 days ago heated pool and sauna